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gavels — gav·el || gævl n. small wooden mallet used by a judge or presiding officer to bring a meeting to order; auctioneer s hammer used to indicate a sale n. feudal rent (medieval England); pile of corn that has been cut and is ready to be made into… … English contemporary dictionary
Gavel — A gavel is a small ceremonial mallet commonly made of hardwood, typically fashioned with a handle and often struck against a sound block to enhance its sounding qualities. It is a symbol of the authority and right to act officially in the… … Wikipedia
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gavel — [ gav(ə)l] noun a small hammer with which an auctioneer, judge, etc., hits a surface to call for attention or order. verb (gavels, gavelling, gavelled; US gavels, gaveling, gaveled) bring to order by use of a gavel. Origin C19 (in the sense… … English new terms dictionary
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