anvil
n. பட்டடைக்கல், அடைகடல், (உட.) செவியெலும்புகளில் ஒன்று.
An"vil, n. Etym: [OE. anvelt, anfelt, anefelt, AS. anfilt, onfilt; of uncertain origin; cf. OHG. anafalz, D. aanbeld.] 1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped. 2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Specifically (Anat.), Defn: the incus. See Incus. To be on the anvil, to be in a state of discussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured. Swift. An"vil, v. t. Defn: To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor. Beau. & Fl.