Mallet

usgb/ˈmælɪt/
noun

A hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used especially for hitting a chisel.

The carpenter used a mallet to drive the chisel into the wood.
Visual representation of "mallet" - A hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used especially for hitting a chisel

Often appears as...

  • swing a mallet
  • drive with a mallet
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Woodworking Tool

The mallet is often used in woodworking to avoid damaging delicate surfaces while applying force.

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Carefully strike the carving tool with the mallet.
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Soft Strikes

A mallet's large head distributes force for gentler strikes compared to a metal hammer.

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Use the mallet, not a hammer, to assemble the wooden furniture.
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Chisel Partner

Mallets are specifically designed to work with chisels, particularly in carpentry and sculpture.

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Gently tap the chisel with the mallet to shape the wood.
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