present participle of potter about

The largest hammer used by smiths.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of knock about

(UK, colloquial) wait a minute; hold on

(transitive, informal) To act in a bossy manner toward (another person), ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.

(informal) To linger, loiter, or stay. / (informal) Especially in the form to hang about with (someone): to spend time or be friends with.

present participle of knock about

(blacksmithing, dated) A warning that the heavy about sledge is about to be swung, usually by a hammerman.

simple past tense and past participle of hang about

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hang about