/'mælɪt; `mælɪt/
n
1 hammer with a wooden head, eg for striking the handle of a chisel 木槌（如用于敲击凿子把柄者）. =>illus at chisel 见chisel插图.
2 long-handled hammer with a wooden head, used for striking the ball in croquet or polo （槌球中的）长柄木槌; （马球中的）击球棍.

n[C]

[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Old French;Origin: maillet, from mail 'hammer']
a wooden hammer with a large end
a wooden hammer with a long handle that you use for playing croquet or polo