Difference between Hammer and Maul

What is the difference between Hammer and Maul?

Hammer as a verb is to strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc. while Maul as a verb is to handle someone or something in a rough way.

Hammer

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc. To emphasize a point repeatedly. To hit particularly hard. To strike internally, as if hit by a hammer.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding. A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun. The malleus. In a piano or dulcimer, a piece of wood covered in felt that strikes the string. A device made of a heavy steel ball attached to a length of wire, and used for throwing. The last rock in an end. A frisbee throwing style in which the disc is held upside-down with a forehand grip and thrown above the head.

Maul

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To handle someone or something in a rough way.To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually by an animal).To criticise harshly.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into it, or in combat.A situation where the player carrying the ball, who must be on his feet, is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier's team mates bind onto the ball carrier.

We hope you now know whether to use Hammer or Maul in your sentence.

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