noun

martel

MAH-tuhl

Martel (noun) means a hammer, especially a heavy war hammer used as a medieval weapon. Example: “The knight carried a martel alongside his sword.”

noun

A hammer, especially a heavy war hammer used as a medieval weapon.

"The knight carried a martel alongside his sword."

How to use martel

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old word for a hammer, particularly a war hammer used in medieval combat.

Word forms

marteled past tense, martelled past tense, martels plural, Martels plural, martels singular

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Etymology

From Old French martel, going back to Latin martulus, a diminutive of "hammer" — the same root gives French marteau.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for martel

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Frequently asked questions

What does “martel” mean?

The word “martel” means a hammer, especially a heavy war hammer used as a medieval weapon. In plain terms, an old word for a hammer, particularly a war hammer used in medieval combat.

How do you pronounce “martel”?

“Martel” is pronounced MAH-tuhl (/ˈmɑːtəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “martel” in a sentence?

Here is “martel” used in a sentence: “The knight carried a martel alongside his sword.”

What part of speech is “martel”?

“Martel” is a noun.

Where does the word “martel” come from?

The word “martel” comes from Latin. From Old French martel, going back to Latin martulus, a diminutive of "hammer" — the same root gives French marteau.