Meaning & Definition of word "Maul"
Maul
/mɔːl/
noun:
- 1. A heavy hammer used for driving spikes or wedges.
- Example: The carpenter picked up the maul to drive the wooden stakes into the ground.
verb:
- 1. To injure someone or something seriously by biting, clawing, or tearing.
- Example: The bear began to maul the unfortunate camper who had strayed too close.
- 2. To handle or treat something in a rough manner.
- Example: He seemed to maul the dough rather than knead it properly.
Etymology
●Middle English 'malen', from Old French 'mauler' meaning to bruise or handle roughly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
maul someone:
To attack someone and cause severe injuries.
maul down:
To cause to fall or be destroyed through violent attack.
Related Words
mangle:
To injure very seriously by cutting, tearing, or crushing.
brawl:
A noisy fight in a crowd.
Slang Meanings of maul
Meaning: To mess up or ruin something.
● Example Sentence: He totally mauled the presentation with his mistakes.
Meaning: To attack someone verbally.
● Example Sentence: She mauled his argument during the debate.