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.
(weaponry) A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.
(music) A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.
(games) A light beetle with a long handle used in playing croquet.
(sports) The stick used to strike the ball in the sport of polo.
verb
(transitive) To beat or strike with, or as if with, a mallet.