Martel

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmɑːtÉ™l/

Origin

Old French martel (modern French marteau), from Late Latin martellus, from Latin martulus, a variant of marculus ("small hammer").

Full definition of martel

Noun

1. A hammer, especially a war hammer.

Synonyms

• (medieval hammer-like weapon) pole hammer, war hammer

Verb

1. (obsolete) To make a blow with, or as with, a hammer.

Anagrams

• armlet, malter