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malleiform

adjective/ˈmæl.ə.fɔrm/

having the shape or form of a hammer

The ancient tool displayed a malleiform head, perfectly suited for striking chisels into stone.

hammer-shapedhammershapedmallet-like
word origin — from Latin 'malleus' meaning 'hammer' combined with the suffix '-iform' meaning 'in the shape of'