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  1. 1. n. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. the incus. See Incus. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. a small bone in the middle ear between the malleus and the stapes Source: wordnet
  7. 7. 1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped. 2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Specifically (Anat.), the incus. See Incus. To be on the anvil, to be in a state of discussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured. Swift. To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor. Beau. & Fl. Source: webster
  8. 8. the incus. See Incus. To be on the anvil, to be in a state ofdiscussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure isforming, but not matured. Swift. Source: adambom
  9. 9. n:100 n. a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering Source: ecdict

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