To handle someone or something in a rough way.
To beat with a maul.
To criticise harshly.
To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).
A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.
A situation where the player carrying the ball, who must be on his feet, is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier's team mates bind onto the ball carrier.
To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
To book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.