Maul (Noun)
Meaning
A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter picked up a heavy maul to drive the wedge into the log.
- A maul is an essential tool for any carpenter working with heavy wood.
- The foreman instructed the apprentice to fetch the maul from the toolbox.
- To split the large log, she grabbed the maul and positioned herself for a strong swing.
- He gripped the handle of the maul firmly, ready to strike the wedge and secure the post.