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Raremaul
The correct spelling is maul.
How to pronounce maul
/mɔːl/
nounIPA: /mɔːl/
Say it like: Mau-l
The correct spelling is maul. A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat. For example: "The bear mauled him in a terrible way."
Usage Examples
“The bear mauled him in a terrible way.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.
- 2.A situation where the player carrying the ball, who must be on his feet, is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier's team mates bind onto the ball carrier.
verb
- 1.To handle someone or something in a rough way.
- 2.To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).
- 3.To criticise harshly.
- 4.To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.
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