mazzacavallo

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Italian

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of mazza (to kill (archaic or southern Italy)) +‎ cavallo (horse).

Noun

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mazzacavallo m (plural mazzacavalli)

  1. well sweep (device, with a long poll, for raising water)
  2. pile driver