Gavel

Definition of Gavel

Gav´el   Pronunciation: găv´ĕl
n.1.A gable.
1.A small heap of grain, not tied up into a bundle.
1.The mallet of the presiding officer in a legislative body, public assembly, court, masonic body, etc.
2.A mason's setting maul.
1.(Law) Tribute; toll; custom. [Obs.] See Gabel.

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beetle, mallet
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