noun
- the process of hammering or striking metal to shape, strengthen, or texture it
Usage: metalworking; technical
Examples
- The blacksmith used peening to strengthen the blade.
- Peening creates a textured surface on the metal.
- The craftsman’s peening technique improved the tool’s durability.
- Shot peening is commonly used in aerospace manufacturing.
- The hammer’s peening left distinctive marks on the copper sheet.
- Proper peening requires skill and the right tools.