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marreta

nounfeminine/mɐˈʁetɐ/medium

mar·re·ta

Definition

A heavy hand tool with a large, solid metal head, used for striking, crushing, or demolishing.
He swung the sledgehammer to break up the concrete slab.
A rubber mallet is used to avoid damaging the surface.
Common collocations
sledgehammerrubber malletdemolition hammer

Etymology

De origem incerta, possivelmente onomatopeica ou do francês 'marette'.

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