This is the 4210th most frequent Russian word.
удары
Blows, strikes, or hits.
In this sentence, 'ударов' is used in the context of striking or punches in the sport of boxing.
Он избегал сильных ударов в боксе.
He avoided strong punches in boxing.
Here, 'ударов' refers to the impacts created by the hammer in the workshop.
Звуки ударов молотка раздавались по всей мастерской.
The sounds of hammer blows echoed throughout the workshop.
In this usage, 'удары' is metaphorically used to describe challenges or difficult events faced in life.