Definition of Maul
Maul
maul
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to attack someone and cause them to be wounded by tearing at and/or scratching them, or broadly, to be rough in handing something/someone;
e.g. The angry bear attempted to maul the park ranger.
(verb)
(informal) to severely defeat someone in a contest or game;
e.g. We were able to maul the opponent team thanks to our extensive training.
(noun)
a tool resembling a large hammer, having a heavy head attached to a handle, used for crushing, hammering, and otherwise hitting things;
e.g. He was using a maul to break the rocks into smaller pieces.
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