Hammer cousin (6)

I believe the answer is:
mallet
(Other definitions for mallet that I've seen before include "Wooden hammer used in croquet" , "Small wooden hammer" , "Type of hammer" , "Wooden-headed hammer" , "Hammer for pegs or croquet" .)
I believe the answer is:
mallet
(Other definitions for mallet that I've seen before include "Wooden hammer used in croquet" , "Small wooden hammer" , "Type of hammer" , "Wooden-headed hammer" , "Hammer for pegs or croquet" .)