kevel

¹

[ kev-uhl ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a sturdy bit, bollard, etc., on which the heavier hawsers of a ship may be secured.

kevel

²

[ kev-uhl ]

noun

1. a hammer for the rough dressing of stone, having one square face and one pyramidal face.

kevel

/ ˈkɛvəl /

noun

1. nautical a strong bitt or bollard for securing heavy hawsers
2. building trades a hammer having an edged end and a pointed end, used for breaking and rough-shaping stone

Word History and Origins

Origin of kevel¹

1225–75; Middle English kevile < Anglo-French ≪ Latin clāvicula little key ( clāvi ( s ) key + -cula -cule ¹ ); doublet of clavicle

Origin of kevel²

1325–75; Middle English kevell, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of kevel¹

C14: from Old Northern French keville, from Latin clāvicula a little key, from clāvis key

Example Sentences

The second gazelle is an animal found in Senegal, which M. Adanson informs us, is there called kevel.

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