Definition of "mallet" in English

noun

1. 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.

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

2. (weaponry) A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.

3. (music) A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.

4. (games) A light beetle with a long handle used in playing croquet.

5. (sports) The stick used to strike the ball in the sport of polo.

verb

1. (transitive) To beat or strike with, or as if with, a mallet.