peening (countable and uncountable, plural peenings)
The hardening of a metal surface by hammering, or by blasting with shot
peening
present participle of peen
• gnepine
Source: Wiktionary
Peen, n. Etym: [Cf. G. pinne pane of a hammer.] (a) A round-edged, or hemispherical, end to the head of a hammer or sledge, used to stretch or bend metal by indentation. (b) The sharp-edged end of the head of a mason's hammer. [Spelt also pane, pein, and piend.]
Peen, v. t.
Definition: To draw, bend, or straighten, as metal, by blows with the peen of a hammer or sledge.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 May 2025
(noun) the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
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