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   maul

   /mɔːl/

   verb

   • 1. (of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing: "a man was mauled by a lion at London Zoo" Similar savageattacktear to pieceslacerateclawmutilatemanglescratch
   • ▪ treat (something) savagely or roughly: "the body was badly mauled in battle" Similar molestfeelfondlehandle roughlyhandle clumsilymanhandleinformal:gropepawtouch upgoose
   • ▪ handle (someone) roughly, especially for sexual gratification: "the last thing I wanted to do was have a slobbering drunk mauling me" Similar molestfeelfondlehandle roughlyhandle clumsilymanhandleinformal:gropepawtouch upgoose
   • ▪ defeat heavily in a game or match: "the team were mauled 4-0 by Manchester City"
   • ▪ subject to fierce criticism: "during the trial she was mauled by the media" Similar criticizedenigrateattackcensurecondemnfind fault withgive a bad press topillorylambastflaysavageinformal:knockslampanbashtake/pull to piecestake apartcrucifyhammerlay intoroastskewerslaterubbishslag offmonsterpummelcut upbagrare:excoriate
   • ▪ take part in a maul: "the forwards rucked and mauled to near perfection"

   noun

   • 1. (in rugby union) a loose scrum formed around a player with the ball off the ground.
   • 2. another term for beetle

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘hammer or wooden club’, also ‘strike with a heavy weapon’): from Old French mail, from Latin malleus ‘hammer’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   • A

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   • U

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   • L

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MAUL definition: 1. If an animal mauls someone, it attacks that person and injures them with its teeth or claws…. Learn more.

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     MAUL meaning: 1. If an animal mauls someone, it attacks that...

   • Maul: Indonesian Translation

     maul translate: menganiaya, menyakiti. Learn more in the...

   • Maul in Simplified Chinese

     MAUL translate: 动物, （动物用齿或爪子）袭击，伤害, 批评, 抨击，严厉批评. Learn more...

   • Translate English to Malay

     maul translate: melukai. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Maul Spanish Translation

     maul translate: atacar, destrozar, melé espontánea, herir,...

   • Maul: Thai Translation

     maul translate: (สัตว์) กัดฉีก. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Maul: Polish Translation

     maul translate: pokiereszować, poturbować, zjechać, nie...

   • Maul: Portuguese Translation

     MAUL translate: atacar, malhar, ferir. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maulMaul Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of maul, a word that can refer to a hammer, a tool, or a rough treatment. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries of maul.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › maulMAUL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Maul definition: a heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.. See examples of MAUL used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › maulMaul - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Maul is both the name of a heavy hammer, and also a verb meaning beating and scratching. Tigers, lions, bears––animals with powerful paws and sharp claws, will maul their victims. SKIP TO CONTENT

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMAUL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Maul means to injure someone or something by an animal's teeth or claws, or to criticize someone or something very badly. Learn how to use maul in sentences and see translations in different languages.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Maul can mean a heavy hammer, a rough handling, or an animal attack. Learn the word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of maul in British and American English.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmaul verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of maul verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.