'Frontal hammer' definitions:

Definition of 'Frontal hammer'

From: GCIDE
  • Frontal \Fron"tal\, n. [F. frontal, fronteau, OF. Frontel, frontal, L. frontale an ornament for the forehead, frontlet. See Front.]
  • 1. Something worn on the forehead or face; a frontlet; as: (a) An ornamental band for the hair. (b) (Mil.) The metal face guard of a soldier. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Arch.) A little pediment over a door or window. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Eccl.) A movable, decorative member in metal, carved wood, or, commonly, in rich stuff or in embroidery, covering the front of the altar. Frontals are usually changed according to the different ceremonies. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Med.) A medicament or application for the forehead. [Obs.] --Quincy. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (Anat.) The frontal bone, or one of the two frontal bones, of the cranium. [1913 Webster]
  • Frontal hammer or Frontal helve, a forge hammer lifted by a cam, acting upon a "tongue" immediately in front of the hammer head. --Raymond. Frontate