Maul (Verb)
Meaning 1
Split (wood) with a maul and wedges.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Use a heavy maul to split the wood along the grain for more effective results.
- Swinging the maul requires controlled force for safety and efficient wood splitting.
- Begin by placing a wedge in a natural crack and carefully use the maul to tap it in further.
- Secure the wedge in place by pounding it gently with the maul until it holds itself in position.
- The maul's weight was distributed unevenly, requiring adjustments to be made for proper handling.
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Meaning 2
Injure badly by beating.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The angry bear mauled her as she approached its cub in the woods.
- He was mauled by the gang in a street fight last night.
- The tiger's claws mauled the hunter, leaving him severely injured.
- The athlete was mauled by the opposing team's players on the field.
- The lion mauled its keeper at the zoo, causing widespread panic.