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mauling

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. 1.To handle someone or something in a rough way.
  2. 2.To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).
  3. 3.To criticise harshly.
  4. 4.To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.

noun

  1. 1.An instance of something being mauled.

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