English Explanatory Dictionary

malleate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.
  2. Having a surface with shallow round indentations, resembling copper that has been hammered.
verb
  1. To beat into shape with a hammer.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæl.i.ɪt/ /ˈmæl.i.eɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-malleate1.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-malleate2.wav

Word forms

malleate more malleate most malleate malleates malleating malleated

Etymology

First attested in 1884; from malleus + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Related words

malleability malleable malleableness malleably mallet
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