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mallet in Malay

gandin

/ˈmælɪt/

mallet in Malay: gandin, tukul kayu. In English, mallet means a type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.

Malay words for mallet

small maul
gandin, tukul kayu

English meaning of mallet

  1. noun A type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.
  2. noun A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.
  3. noun A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.
  4. noun A light beetle with a long handle used in playing croquet.

Full definition of mallet

mallet in a sentence

  • Carpenters use mallets for assembling.
  • We used a mallet to drive the tent pegs into the ground.

Synonyms of mallet

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Questions about mallet in Malay

What is the meaning of mallet in Malay?
Mallet in Malay is gandin, tukul kayu.
Apakah maksud mallet dalam bahasa Melayu?
Mallet: gandin, tukul kayu.
What does mallet mean in English?
Mallet means a type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.

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