Malleation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malleation is a noun meaning The act or process of malleating (beating into a plate, sheet, or leaf, as a metal).
Meaning
The act or process of malleating (beating into a plate, sheet, or leaf, as a metal).
More Meanings
- (figurative) Forceful or constant bending, shaping working
- A hammering movement of the hands against the thighs, a form of tic.
Word Forms
- malleations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mashing, metalling, smush, commolition, marbling, mulcting.
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