hammer
A hammer, typically depicted with a gray or brown handle and a silver head. It is shown upright with the head at the top.
There are different emoji meanings for hammer in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly associated with DIY, construction, repair, or sometimes 'hammering down' or 'nailing it' (succeeding).
- East Asian culture
- Similar associations with construction, repair, and labor. Can also signify 'hitting hard' or 'making a point forcefully'.
- General
- Universally recognized as a tool for building or breaking.