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MALLEUS Synonyms

There is 1 synonym of the word malleus. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word malleus. (close relations)
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hammer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

• a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking

• the ossicle attached to the eardrum

• a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.

• a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw

• a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate

• a power tool for drilling rocks

• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

verb

• beat with or as if with a hammer

• create by hammering

Best Hypernyms For MALLEUS

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Phrases (1)
auditory ossicle

Alternatives for HAMMER

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