mallet

noun

Definition of malletnext
as in hammer

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Recent Examples of mallet Slice each fillet into 3 thinner cutlets, then pound a bit thinner with kitchen mallet. — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 Both can be paired with optional silicone mallet caps to prevent marking surfaces. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2026 Does someone’s head get crushed with a mallet? — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin, pound pork to a ¼- to ½-inch thickness. — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mallet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mallet
  1. hammer
  2. sledgehammer
  3. beetle
  4. maul
  5. gavel
  6. cane
Noun
  • Adjustable straps, a deep heel cup, and a roomy toe box help relieve pressure points, bunions, and hammer toes.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Thor confronts Doom but the villain catches his magical hammer and throws it aside easily.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Definition of hammer
Noun
  • Venezuelan rescuers often relied on sledgehammers, pickaxes and shovels because hydraulic rescue equipment and heavy machinery were unavailable.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • After shattering the hearts of the USMNT with a sledgehammer, and then stomping on them for good measure, Belgium will look to end Spain’s dream of winning a second consecutive major tournament following its EURO 2024 victory.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of sledgehammer
Noun
  • Authorities have already been forced to cut down whole sectors of the reserve to keep beetle infestations from spreading.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • In a paper published this month in PLOS One, Alaei and her colleagues propose an alternative - employing a suite of superworms, a kind of hefty beetle larva that can capably pick a variety of animal skeletons clean.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of beetle
Noun
  • While Wales prop Ben Warren was in the sin-bin for an upright tackle, winger Kurt-Lee Arendse crossed and South Africa finished the humid night with a try from a lineout maul by flanker Paul de Villiers, the man of the match in his third cap.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • While many college corners lean on lax officiating to grab and maul, Johnson stays disciplined.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of maul
Noun
  • All proceeds from the sale, whatever the final gavel price is, will be donated by the Ferrari Foundation to benefit future educational initiatives.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • As of June 2026, Jerome Powell has handed the gavel to a fresh leader.
    — Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of gavel
Noun
  • After obtaining a search warrant for an apartment, investigators obtained two canes and a red, wooden paddle handle, the warrant states.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Depp hobbled around — supported by a cane, sporting a dusty top hat, and ensconced behind a wrought iron gate — while fans shouted out questions.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026
Definition of cane

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