Palakol (en. Maul)

pa-lak-ol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of tool used to break or lengthen objects, often made of steel or wood.
They used a maul to cut the firewood.
Gumamit sila ng palakol upang gupitin ang mga panggatong.
A tool used in construction work.
The maul is essential in the manufacturing industry.
Ang palakol ay mahalaga sa industriya ng paggawa.
Often used to break hard materials.
The maul is effective in breaking rocks.
Ang palakol ay epektibo sa pagwasak ng mga bato.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The maul burst.
A serious commotion or problem occurred.
Pumutok ang palakol.

Related Words

beater
A type of tool used as a striker.
pamalo

Slang Meanings

a stylish way of expressing feelings
You're so cool, like you're always having fun!
Ang galing mo palakol, parang ang saya-saya mo palagi!
a cool person
Who is that? They're so cool!
Sino ba 'yon? Ang palakol naman o!
an influential person
He's known around here, he’s a big deal in business.
Kilala siya sa lugar na 'to, palakol siya sa negosyo.