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Maul
01
a heavy club or hammer, often equipped with spikes, used as a weapon or tool for striking or crushing
02
a situation where rugby players from both teams bind together around a ball carrier who is on their feet
to maul
01
to attack or handle someone or something roughly, causing severe injury or damage
Transitive: to maul sb/sth
02
to split or break apart something, typically wood, using a heavy tool
Transitive: to maul wood
maul
n
Example
In ancient times, warriors would forge their own mauls, each one a symbol of strength and prowess in combat.
The blacksmith crafted a sturdy maul for the village militia, knowing it would be essential for their defense against marauders.
The medieval knight wielded a fearsome maul in battle, capable of crushing armor and bone alike.
Lumberjacks use a maul to split logs into firewood, its weight and force making quick work of even the toughest timber.
The barbarian swung his massive maul overhead, bringing it crashing down on his enemy's shield with enough force to shatter it.
