noun an attack by a wild animal
verb to attack and injure someone or something savagely
In sports, 'mauling' can refer to a dominant performance by one team over another, often used in contexts like 'team A mauls team B'.
In the field of animal behavior, 'mauling' refers to a violent attack by an animal, typically a predator on its prey.
In the context of writing, 'mauling' can be used to describe a harsh critique or review of a piece of work.
Psychologists may use 'mauling' to refer to a physical attack or aggressive behavior in their clinical assessments or case studies.
An animal trainer may use 'mauling' to describe a dangerous or aggressive behavior exhibited by an animal towards its trainer or another individual.
In sports commentary, 'mauling' can be used to describe a particularly rough or aggressive play or tackle during a game.