A heavy block of iron or steel on which metal may be forged.
Madelinette fell fainting against the anvil, and, dazed and trembling, Elise hurried to her. – When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete by Gilbert Parker Last Updated: March 15, 2009
Shall the hammers cease to strike because the anvil cries out? – Morocco by S.L. Bensusan