adj
malleate
Malleate (adj) means possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.
adj
1
Possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.
2
Having a surface with shallow round indentations, resembling copper that has been hammered.
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Etymology
First attested in 1884; from malleus + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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What is the meaning of malleate?
"malleate" (adj) means possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.
What are the different meanings of malleate?
"malleate" has 2 main meanings: 1. Possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer; 2. Having a surface with shallow round indentations, resembling copper that has been hammered.