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maal

nounobject

soft-headed hammer for gentle striking

a hammer-like tool, typically with a broad wooden or soft head, used for striking without cutting or denting the surface (a mallet).

Example in use

Gie me the maal.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/MAHL/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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