Definition of anvil

• n. - An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped.
• n. - Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use.
• n. - the incus. See Incus.
• v. t. - To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor.
• n. - An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped.
• n. - Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use.
• n. - the incus. See Incus.
• v. t. - To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor.