martel
a hammerlike, shafted weapon having a head with a point at one end and a blunt face at the other.
Origin of martel
1- Also called mar·tel-de-fer [mahr-tel-duh-fer, mahr-tel-]. /ˈmɑr tɛl dəˈfɛr, mɑrˈtɛl-/.
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Other definitions for Martel (2 of 2)
Charles. Charles Martel.
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How to use martel in a sentence
They rode as far as Tours on the Loire until stopped by the French cavalry of Charles martel.
They included Yann martel, author of Life of Pi, and Calvin Trillin.
Unfortunately for the bookies, the leak proved correct, and martel won the award unanimously.
In February 2010, author Yann martel received an envelope from the White House.
Is Ang Lee’s Visually Breathtaking Life of Pi This Year’s Slumdog Millionaire? | Marlow Stern | September 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWilliam C. martel, a professor at Tufts' Fletcher School, says there's a new Axis rising.
Charles martel, on the contrary, was damned—body and soul—for having rewarded his captains by giving them abbeys.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)There were a half-dozen boats within hailing distance, similarly anchored, including Skipper martel and his pinkey.
The Rival Campers Afloat | Ruel Perley Smith"Lots of girls are stage-struck," he said presently, breaking in on Mr. martel's rhapsody.
Quin | Alice Hegan RiceWell, Mr. martel told me only last night that he thought you were an object of pity.
Quin | Alice Hegan RiceClaude martel rose and laid an affectionate hand on his shoulder.
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British Dictionary definitions for Martel
/ (mɑːˈtɛl) /
See Charles Martel
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