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malleate

/mæliˈeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does malleate mean?

verb

to shape or form something into a mallet or a hammer; to strike or hit something with a mallet or a hammer.

Example

"The blacksmith malleated the metal to create a sturdy hammerhead."

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