Mauling Meaning in English
word · lemma: maul
Definición
A mauling is a violent and serious attack, usually by an animal, where the victim is badly injured by biting, clawing, or beating.
Uso & Matices
'Mauling' is often used in news reports about animal attacks (especially dogs, bears, or big cats). It's formal and serious; not used for minor scrapes. Can also refer metaphorically to a severe beating in sports or arguments, but animal attack is the primary usage. Avoid confusing with 'mauled' (verb form).
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The bear's mauling left him with deep wounds.
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Rescuers arrived soon after the dog mauling.
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The mauling shocked the entire neighborhood.
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After the mauling, she needed several surgeries to recover.
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The news about the zoo mauling spread quickly all over town.
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That game was a total mauling; the home team didn’t stand a chance.
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