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Raremauling
The correct spelling is mauling.
How to pronounce mauling
verb
Say it like: Mau-lin-g
The correct spelling is mauling. To handle someone or something in a rough way. For example: "The bear mauled him in a terrible way."
Usage Examples
“The bear mauled him in a terrible way.”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.An instance of something being mauled.
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