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The artist used a wooden mallet with a carving tool.
What does Mallet mean?
A mallet is a hammer-like tool with a large head.
Dictionary definition
a tool with a large head used to tap, shape, or strike things gently in work or games.
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A croquet player taps the ball with a mallet.
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A rubber mallet can move parts into place without leaving deep marks.
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Which word is closest in meaning to mallet?
Hammer is close in meaning to mallet in many contexts.
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Needle contrasts with mallet.
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WordMallet.
Partnoun.
MeaningMallet means A mallet is a hammer-like tool with a large head.
ExampleExample: The artist used a wooden mallet with a carving tool.
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- Syllables
- mal · it
- Strongest beat
- mal
- Ending
- it
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mal.
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needlea thin pointed tool used for sewing, not striking
brusha tool used for painting or cleaning
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Mallet word family
Base word
mallet
noun
mallets
Plural form for more than one mallet.
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