Holzhammer — meaning in English

English meaning

• beetle noun An insect with hard, protective forewings that cover its flying wings.
• mallet noun A hammer with a large head, usually made of wood or rubber, used to strike a tool or object without damaging it.

Senses

Holzhammer is used for these senses in English:

• beetle A type of mallet with a large wooden head, used to drive wedges, beat pavements, etc.
• mallet (music) A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.

beetle — full definition

1. noun An insect with hard, protective forewings that cover its flying wings.
2. verb To move away hastily or scurry off.

mallet — full definition

1. noun A hammer with a large head, usually made of wood or rubber, used to strike a tool or object without damaging it.
2. noun A padded stick used to strike balls in croquet or polo, or to play certain percussion instruments.

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