Anvil Definition & Meaning

anvil
noun
  1. a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
  2. the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes

"Anvil" in song lyrics

See how anvil is used in real songs:

  • "Rope ladder, I'm a swinging anvil"
    Aesop Rock — No Splash
  • "Park Hill drop heavy like a anvil"
    House Gang Animalz f/ Inspectah Deck — Where You At
  • "Guilt weighin heavy on my mind like an anvil"
    Swollen Members — Fresh Air

Usage tips for "anvil"

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