Definition of "war-hammer" [war-hammer]

• A weapon having a blunt, hammer-like head on one side of the handle or shaft, and usually a beak or point on the opposite Side. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "He balanced a monstrous war-hammer like a feather in one hand."
• "Fijian dancing that night with the fan dance and war-hammer dance."
• "Next, unleash your rage by brutally pounding your enemy with your war-hammer and bashing them with your shield."