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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

malleation

/mæliˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does malleation mean?

noun

The act of beating or shaping metal into a desired form, especially by hammering. A deformation or distortion of a part of the body, especially as a result of injury.

Example

"The blacksmith's skilled malleation of the hot metal resulted in a beautiful sword."

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