Maul ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Maul ( verb )

1. To handle roughly or clumsily; manhandle.
2. To damage severely; cripple.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english mǣlan, to grind, bruise; akin to old english mæl mill, latin molere to grind.

Examples:

1. The rough play on the football field mauled many of the players.
2. The storm mauled the coast, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
3. The bully mauled the smaller child, leaving him bruised and battered.
4. The mechanic mauled the delicate engine, rendering it inoperable.
5. The artist mauled the canvas, destroying the delicate brushstrokes.

(As a noun)

Maul ( noun )

1. To handle roughly or clumsily; manhandle.
2. To damage severely; cripple.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english mǣlan, to grind, bruise; akin to old english mæl mill, latin molere to grind.

Examples:

1. The rough play on the football field mauled many of the players.
2. The storm mauled the coast, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
3. The bully mauled the smaller child, leaving him bruised and battered.
4. The mechanic mauled the delicate engine, rendering it inoperable.
5. The artist mauled the canvas, destroying the delicate brushstrokes.