kevel

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[ kev-uhl ]

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

Origin of kevel

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1225–75; Middle English kevile<Anglo-French ≪ Latin clāvicula little key (clāvi(s) key + -cula-cule1); doublet of clavicle

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Other definitions for kevel (2 of 2)

kevel2
[ kev-uhl ]

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

Origin of kevel

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1325–75; Middle English kevell, of uncertain origin

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British Dictionary definitions for kevel

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

Origin of kevel

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

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