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Raremallet
The correct spelling is mallet.
How to pronounce mallet
/ˈmælɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈmælɪt/
Say it like: Mal-let
The correct spelling is mallet. A type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul. For example: "Carpenters use mallets for assembling."
Usage Examples
“Carpenters use mallets for assembling.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.
- 2.A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.
- 3.A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.
- 4.A light beetle with a long handle used in playing croquet.
- 5.The stick used to strike the ball in the sport of polo.
verb
- 1.To beat or strike with a mallet.
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