Mallet

1. A type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.

   Carpenters use mallets for assembling.

2. A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.
3. A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.
4. A light beetle with a long handle used in playing croquet.
5. The stick used to strike the ball in the sport of polo.

verb

To beat or strike with a mallet.