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Meaning of the word mallet in English

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mallet

US /ˈmæl.ɪt/
UK /ˈmæl.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

a hammer with a large, usually wooden, head, used for hitting chisels or for shaping materials without marking them

Example:
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He used a rubber mallet to gently tap the pieces into place.
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The carpenter reached for his wooden mallet to assemble the furniture.
Synonym:
hammerclubcudgelmaul
2.

a long-handled hammer used for striking a croquet ball or polo ball

Example:
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She swung the mallet with precision, sending the croquet ball through the hoop.
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The polo player gripped his mallet firmly, ready for the next shot.
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