malleate

UK /ˈmæl.i.ɪt/ US /ˈmæl.i.ɪt/
adj 2verb 1

Definitions

adj

1

Possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.

Malleate trophi are present in such common rotifers as Brachionus, Keratella, and Lecane.

2

Having a surface with shallow round indentations, resembling copper that has been hammered.

The spire has stronger rib-striæ than C. bequaerti; last whorl finely and closely malleate, with several weak spiral threads.

verb

1

To beat into shape with a hammer.

Man is a mechanic, and works beautiful forms out of natural organisms. He cuts, bores, malleates, melts, casts in matrices, and spins, various articles.

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