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maul

/mɔːl/

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noun

Mazo, martillo

A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.

Examples :

"The carpenter used the heavy maul to split the logs for the new fence. "

El carpintero usó el mazo pesado para partir los troncos para la nueva valla.

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noun

Maul

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.

Examples :

"The referee blew his whistle, signaling a maul after the tackler held onto the player with the ball, and his teammates joined in to drive forward. "

El árbitro hizo sonar su silbato, señalando un maul después de que el placador se aferrara al jugador con el balón, y sus compañeros de equipo se unieron para avanzar.

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verb

Maltratar, atacar

To handle someone or something in a rough way.

Examples :

"The angry student mauled the textbook, slamming it on the desk. "

El estudiante enfadado maltrató el libro de texto, golpeándolo contra el escritorio.

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verb

Morder, atacar

To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).

Examples :

"The bear mauled him in a terrible way."

El oso lo atacó de una manera terrible.

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verb

Criticar duramente, atacar verbalmente

To criticise harshly.

Examples :

"The teacher mauled his student's essay, pointing out many errors and flaws. "

El profesor criticó duramente el ensayo de su alumno, señalando muchos errores y fallos.

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verb

Golpear con un mazo

To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.

Examples :

"The carpenter mauled the wood with the heavy maul, making a deep dent. "

El carpintero golpeó la madera con el mazo pesado, haciendo una abolladura profunda.