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Definition of mauler

mauler

/ˈmɔː.lɚ/
maul · er
Plural:maulers
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• noun

1

In boxing, wrestling, or contact sports, an aggressive fighter who relies on relentless physical force and heavy blows rather than finesse.

Example

"The challenger was known as a relentless mauler in the ring who wore down opponents with his sheer physicality."

2

A person or animal that attacks savagely, batters, or handles someone or something roughly.

Example

"Wildlife officials worked quickly to track the bear after it became a repeat mauler of livestock in the valley."

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• Rhymes for mauler

• Nearby Words

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maullin
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'maul' (which derives via Old French 'mail' from Latin 'malleus', meaning 'hammer' or 'mallet') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mauler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mauler
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