malleus — meaning in English

English meaning

• glanders noun An infectious disease of horses, mules, and donkeys caused by the bacterium Burkholderia, one species of which may be transmitted to humans.
• hammer noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
• 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

malleus is used for these senses in English:

• glanders An infectious disease of horses, mules and donkeys caused by the bacterium Burkholderia, one species of which may be transmitted to humans.
• hammer A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
• mallet (music) A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.

hammer — full definition

1. noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
2. verb To strike something repeatedly, whether with an actual hammer, a fist, or figuratively with words.
3. verb To defeat someone decisively, or to put heavy strain on a system.

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