Phrase Hound found 6 phrases and 8 compound words that contain anvil. The most common are listed below. Open anvil in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 6
- between the hammer and the anvilWith the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
- hammer and anvilA tactic involving the use of two primary forces, one to pin down an enemy and the other to encircle him.
- anvil cloudA tall thundercloud (cumulonimbus) whose top has reached the tropopause and become flat, creating a characteristic shape likened to an anvil.
- anvil cloudsplural of anvil cloud: A tall thundercloud (cumulonimbus) whose top has reached the tropopause and become flat, creating a characteristic shape likened to an anvil.
- diamond anvil cellA device that is used to subject small samples of materials to exceptionally high pressures.
- diamond anvil cellsplural of diamond anvil cell: A device that is used to subject small samples of materials to exceptionally high pressures.
Compound words 8
- anviliciousConveyed in a heavy-handed, unsubtle way; preachy.
- anvillikeResembling or characteristic of an anvil.
- anvilsmithA person who makes blacksmiths' anvils.
- anviltopSynonym of anvil cloud: A tall thundercloud (cumulonimbus) whose top has reached the tropopause and become flat, creating a characteristic shape likened to an anvil.
- anvilledsimple past and past participle of anvil
- anvillingpresent participle and gerund of anvil
- anvilsmithsplural of anvilsmith: A person who makes blacksmiths' anvils.
- anviltopsplural of anviltop: A tall thundercloud (cumulonimbus) whose top has reached the tropopause and become flat, creating a characteristic shape likened to an anvil.