WordCmp.com

split vs maul

maul vs split

split and maul both are nouns.

split is an adjective but maul is not an adjective.

split and maul both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
split Yes Yes Yes No
maul Yes No Yes No
As verbs, maul is a hyponym of split; that is, maul is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than split:
  • split: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
  • maul: split (wood) with a maul and wedges
Other hyponyms of split include laminate.
split (noun) maul (noun)
division of a group into opposing factions a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something
extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity
(tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl
a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
a lengthwise crack in wood
a promised or claimed share of loot or money
a bottle containing half the usual amount
split (adjective) maul (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed
split (verb) maul (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure injure badly by beating
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument split (wood) with a maul and wedges
go one's own way; move apart
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
separate into parts or portions
Difference between split and maul

Words related to "split"

Words related to "maul"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.