- a small mallet used by the presiding officer of a meeting, a judge, etc., usually to signal for attention or order.
- a similar mallet used by an auctioneer to indicate acceptance of the final bid.
- kevel2.
- to chair (a legislative session, convention, meeting, etc.).
- (of a presiding officer)
- to request or maintain (order at a meeting) by striking a gavel.
- to begin or put into effect (a legislative session, motion, etc.) by striking a gavel.
- feudal rent or tribute.
- a small hammer used by a chairman, auctioneer, etc, to call for order or attention
- a hammer used by masons to trim rough edges off stones
