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maul vs rive

rive vs maul

maul is a noun but rive is not a noun.

maul and rive both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maul Yes No Yes No
rive No No Yes No
As verbs, rive is a hypernym of maul; that is, rive is a word with a broader meaning than maul:
  • maul: split (wood) with a maul and wedges
  • rive: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
Other hypernyms of maul include cleave, split.
maul (noun) rive (noun)
a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
maul (verb) rive (verb)
injure badly by beating tear or be torn violently
split (wood) with a maul and wedges separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
Difference between maul and rive

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