Definitions
1.nounA heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.
2.nounA situation where the player carrying the ball, who must be on his feet, is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier's team mates bind onto the ball carrier.
3.verbTo handle someone or something in a rough way.
4.verbTo savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal)."The bear mauled him in a terrible way."
5.verbTo criticise harshly.
6.verbTo beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.