Definition of Maul
Maul
Maul


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(verb)
To severely injure or damage by violent blows or attacks.

e.g. The bear mauled the hiker who wandered into its territory.

(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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