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1.nounA type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul."Carpenters use mallets for assembling."
2.nounA weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.
3.nounA small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.
4.nounA light beetle with a long handle used in playing croquet.
5.nounThe stick used to strike the ball in the sport of polo.
6.verbTo beat or strike with a mallet.