Definitions

1. noun

an instrument for turning or lifting heavy weights, especially a wooden or metal beam with a hook at one end, used for lifting heavy loads.

“The old mauger was used to lift the heavy stone into place.”

2. verb

to turn or lift (something heavy) with a mauger.

“The workers had to mauger the heavy beam into position.”

3. verb

to raise or elevate (something) with force or effort.

“The strong winds began to mauger the waves against the shore.”

4. verb

to utter a curse or malediction, especially as a punishment or revenge.

“The wronged woman vowed to mauger her enemies.”