Difference between Sledgehammer and Maul

What is the difference between Sledgehammer and Maul?

Sledgehammer as a noun is a hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. the sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact. while Maul as a noun is a heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into it, or in combat.

Sledgehammer

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To strike with a sledgehammer.

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 Sledgehammer or Maul in your sentence.

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