How Do You Spell MAUL?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːl] (IPA)

The word "maul" is often misspelled as "mall" due to their similar pronunciations. However, the IPA phonetic transcription can shed light on the subtle differences between them. "Maul" is pronounced as /mɔːl/, with a longer "o" sound and a distinct "l" at the end. On the other hand, "mall" is pronounced as /mæl/, with a shorter "a" sound and a softer "l" at the end. By paying attention to these nuances, one can avoid the common mistake of misspelling "maul" as "mall".

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MAUL Meaning and Definition

  1. Maul is a verb that refers to the act of severely injuring or brutally attacking someone or something by aggressively tearing, biting, or overpowering with force. The term is commonly used to describe violent actions committed by animals, particularly wild animals or large predators, as they mercilessly pounce on their prey, inflicting serious wounds or even causing death. The word maul emphasizes the viciousness and brutality involved in such attacks.

    Additionally, maul can also refer to the act of mishandling or misusing an object, resulting in its damage or destruction. It implies the careless handling or rough treatment of an item, often leading to its disfigurement or rendering it completely useless.

    As a noun, maul can also refer to a heavy, long-handled hammer-like tool that features a large, flat striking surface on one end and a tapered or pointed end on the other. This tool is commonly used in woodworking or construction for splitting or shaping timber.

    The term maul can also be used figuratively to describe a thorough critic or review that is highly negative, harsh, and ruthless in its judgment or assessment of a piece of work or performance. It signifies a scathing, destructive critique that targets the weaknesses or faults of the subject matter.

  2. • A heavy wooden hammer-also written mall.
    • To disfigure by ill-usage; to hurt coarsely or roughly.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MAUL

The word "maul" has a Germanic origin and is derived from the Old English word "māl", which means a hammer or a mallet. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*mēlaz". This word had a broader meaning of a weapon, tool, or implement, often used for striking or pounding. Over time, the meaning of "maul" evolved to specifically refer to a heavy wooden hammer or a similar tool used for driving or pounding objects like stakes or wedges, and eventually extended to include the act of attacking or injuring someone or something with forceful blows.

Similar spelling words for MAUL

Plural form of MAUL is MAULS

Conjugate verb Maul

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mauled
you would have mauled
he/she/it would have mauled
we would have mauled
they would have mauled
I would have maul
you would have maul
he/she/it would have maul
we would have maul
they would have maul

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mauling
you would have been mauling
he/she/it would have been mauling
we would have been mauling
they would have been mauling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would maul
you would maul
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we would maul
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mauling
you would be mauling
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we would be mauling
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FUTURE

I will maul
you will maul
he/she/it will maul
we will maul
they will maul

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mauling
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we will be mauling
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mauled
you will have mauled
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we will have mauled
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mauling
you will have been mauling
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we will have been mauling
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IMPERATIVE

you maul
we let´s maul

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to maul

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mauling
you were mauling
he/she/it was mauling
we were mauling
they were mauling

PAST PARTICIPLE

mauled

PAST PERFECT

I had mauled
you had mauled
he/she/it had mauled
we had mauled
they had mauled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mauling
you had been mauling
he/she/it had been mauling
we had been mauling
they had been mauling

PRESENT

I maul
you maul
he/she/it mauls
we maul
they maul

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mauling
you are mauling
he/she/it is mauling
we are mauling
they are mauling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mauling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mauled
you have mauled
he/she/it has mauled
we have mauled
they have mauled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mauling
you have been mauling
he/she/it has been mauling
we have been mauling
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it maul

SIMPLE PAST

I mauled
you mauled
he/she/it mauled
we mauled
they mauled

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