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maul

/mɔːl/

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noun

Maillet, masse

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. "

Le charpentier a utilisé la masse lourde pour fendre les bûches pour la nouvelle clôture.

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noun

Mêlée ouverte

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. "

L'arbitre a sifflé, signalant une mêlée ouverte après que le plaqueur ait retenu le joueur avec le ballon, et ses coéquipiers se sont joints pour avancer.

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verb

Malmener, brutaliser

To handle someone or something in a rough way.

Examples :

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

L'étudiant en colère a malmené le manuel scolaire, le claquant sur le bureau.

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verb

Maltraiter, blesser grièvement

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

Examples :

"The bear mauled him in a terrible way."

L'ours l'a grièvement blessé d'une manière terrible.

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verb

Critiquer sévèrement, malmener

To criticise harshly.

Examples :

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

Le professeur a sévèrement critiqué la dissertation de son élève, soulignant de nombreuses erreurs et failles.

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verb

Frapper avec un maillet

To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.

Examples :

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

Le charpentier a frappé le bois avec le maillet lourd, faisant une profonde entaille.