maul (n.)

  1. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges

    [ Syn: sledge , sledgehammer ]

    maul (v.)

  1. split (wood) with a maul and wedges

  2. injure badly by beating

    [ Syn: mangle ]

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