Definition of MALLEATE

malleate

Adj

  • Possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.
  • Having a surface with shallow round indentations, resembling copper that has been hammered.

Verb

  • To beat into shape with a hammer.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin malleātus, perfect passive participle of *malleō (“beat with a hammer”), related to malleus (“a hammer, mallet”).

Scrabble Score: 10

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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