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Which type of hammer is specifically designed for driving nails into wood, with a claw for removal, and is typically weighted for carpentry tasks?

The claw hammer is the quintessential carpentry hammer, featuring a head designed for driving nails and a V-shaped claw for extracting them. Ball-peen hammers a

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Question: Which type of hammer is specifically designed for driving nails into wood, with a claw for removal, and is typically weighted for carpentry tasks?

Answer options:

  • Ball-peen hammer
  • Sledgehammer ✅ Claw hammer
  • Rubber mallet

Correct answer: Claw hammer

Explanation: The claw hammer is the quintessential carpentry hammer, featuring a head designed for driving nails and a V-shaped claw for extracting them. Ball-peen hammers are for metalworking, sledgehammers for demolition, and mallets for non-marring strikes.

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