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Definition of Gavel
1. Noun. A small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge.
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]