maul
Plural
mauls
1
a heavy club or hammer, often equipped with spikes, used as a weapon or tool for striking or crushing
- The medieval knight wielded a fearsome maul in battle, capable of crushing armor and bone alike.
- Lumberjacks use a maul to split logs into firewood, its weight and force making quick work of even the toughest timber.
- The barbarian swung his massive maul overhead, bringing it crashing down on his enemy's shield with enough force to shatter it.
- In ancient times, warriors would forge their own mauls, each one a symbol of strength and prowess in combat.
- The blacksmith crafted a sturdy maul for the village militia, knowing it would be essential for their defense against marauders.
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a situation where rugby players from both teams bind together around a ball carrier who is on their feet
A maul in rugby happens when a player with the ball is held by one or more opponents, but the ball is still in the air. Other players from both teams then join in to form a group around the ball. The goal for the team with the ball is to try to move forward while keeping the ball in their hands. Players must stay on their feet, and the ball can only be passed backward to teammates. If the group stops moving or the ball is no longer in play, the referee might stop the play and call for a scrum.
- The team formed a maul to push forward.
- He joined the maul to support his teammate.
- The maul collapsed, resulting in a turnover.
- She secured the ball in the maul.
- Our team executed a powerful maul near the opponent's try line.