Definition of Gavel

1. Noun. A small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge.

Generic synonyms: Beetle, Mallet

Definition of Gavel

1. n. A gable.

2. n. A small heap of grain, not tied up into a bundle.

3. n. The mallet of the presiding officer in a legislative body, public assembly, court, masonic body, etc.

4. n. Tribute; toll; custom. [Obs.] See Gabel.

Definition of Gavel

1. to signal for attention or order by use of a gavel (a small mallet) [v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gavel

gauze
gauzelike
gauzes
gauze bandage
gauzier
gauziest
gauzily
gauziness
gauzinesses
gauzy
gavage
gavage
gavages
Gavard's muscle
gave
gavel (current term)
gaveled
gaveling
gavelkind
gavelkinds
gavelled
gavelling
gavelman
gavelmen
gavelock
gavelocks
gavels
gaverick
Gavia
gaviae

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