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“Mall” or “Maul”

Overview

mall / maul are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

mall: NA

maul: (noun) a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges. (verb) split (wood) with a maul and wedges. (verb) injure badly by beating.

Pronunciation

mall: m·AO·l

maul: m·AO·l

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Examples in Context

Examples of “mall”

  • The mall hall was refurbished in the
  • the Philippine Senate and the Mall of Asia.
  • locally as Masonville or Masonville Mall, and corporately styled as CF
  • guns are typically used in mall jewelry shops.
  • The mall contains over 130 stores, several
  • 16, 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia bayside area was
  • The shopping mall is located in North London,
  • The mall is expected to be the
  • of the rest of the mall.
  • as a simple community-style shopping mall; however, in the early 2000s

Examples of “maul”

  • Star Wars: Droid Tales (Darth Maul, Nute Gunray, Vizago, Amda Wabo)


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