mallet
Pronunciation:
/ˈmælɪt/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: Carpenters use mallets for assembling.
A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.
A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.
A light beetle with a long handle used in playing croquet.
verb
Definitions
To beat or strike with a mallet.