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    Mazo (en. Mallet)

    /ˈmaθo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A heavy object, usually made of wood, used for striking.
    He used a mallet to break the stone.
    Usó un mazo para romper la piedra.
    In the context of games, a card or group of cards in a card game.
    The deck of cards was well shuffled.
    El mazo de cartas estaba bien barajado.
    In construction, a device for crushing or compacting.
    The rubber mallet is used to avoid damaging the surface.
    El mazo de goma se utiliza para no dañar la superficie.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'mānsus', which means 'hand' or 'mallet', as used in the tool.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a mallet
    To hit hard or forcefully.
    dar un mazo
    deck of cards
    A set of cards in a card game.
    mazo de cartas
    with a mallet
    With determination and strength.
    con un mazo

    Related Words

    hammer
    A similar tool used for striking.
    martillo
    pick
    A tool with a head shaped like an axe used for digging or breaking the ground.
    pico
    mark
    A mark made with a mallet.
    señal

    Slang Meanings

    A large amount or big quantity of something.
    I have a ton of tasks to do.
    Tengo un mazo de tareas por hacer.
    To refer to something that is impressive or incredible.
    That movie was awesome.
    Esa película fue un mazo.