Meaning of the word maul in English

What does maul mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

maul

US /mɑːl/

UK /mɑːl/

to attack (a person or animal) and injure them by biting or scratching

Example:

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The bear mauled the hiker, leaving him with severe injuries.

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The dog was trained not to maul strangers.

Synonym:

savage attack tear mangle lacerate

to treat (something) roughly or clumsily

Example:

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He tends to maul his books, bending pages and dog-earing corners.

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The inexperienced handler might maul the delicate equipment.

Synonym:

mishandle botch bungle spoil ruin

a heavy hammer, especially one used for driving wedges or piles

Example:

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He used a large maul to split the logs.

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The carpenter carefully swung the maul to drive the stake into the ground.

Synonym:

hammer sledgehammer mallet

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