The Science of Opposites

The science of opposites where we aim to explore the opposite of every noun in the English language.

Nouns don't tend to have opposites - words like knife, pen, house, car and phone are somehow more complete when you find their logical partner.

Register and play your part in solving one of language's great mysteries. If we all do 1 noun each, we'll have this finished in no time.

Claw Hammer

A claw hammer is a tool primarily used for pounding nails into, or extricating nails from, some other object.

Prime: 
Yes
Noun Type: 
Concrete
Existence: 
Real
Opposites identified
opposite: 
Claw Hammer
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Stuart B's picture

I'm not sure that claw hammer

I'm not sure that claw hammer is a prime opposite. A hammer can be used for murdering people too.

TonyLeroy's picture

Primarily used for murdering

Primarily used for murdering people?

Stuart B's picture

I didn't say "primarily' used

I didn't say "primarily' used for murdering people.

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