verb
- past tense of peen; to hammer or shape metal with the rounded end of a hammer head
Usage: metalworking; technical
Examples
- The blacksmith peened the hot metal into shape.
- She peened the copper sheet to create texture.
- The craftsman peened the edge of the blade smooth.
- He peened the rivet heads to secure the joint.
- The metalworker peened the surface to remove dents.
- They peened the steel until it had the desired curve.