Abel

American  

[ey-buhl, ah-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl, ˈɑ bəl /

noun

1. (in the Bible) the second son of Adam and Eve, slain by his brother, Cain.

2. Sir Frederick Augustus, 1827–1902, English chemist: inventor of cordite.

3. I. W., 1908–87, U.S. labor leader: president of the United Steelworkers of America 1965–77.

4. Niels Henrik 1802–29, Norwegian mathematician.

5. a first name.

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Abel British  

/ ˈeɪbəl /

noun

1. Old Testament the second son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd, murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:1–8)

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Example Sentences

During closing arguments, Supervising Deputy Federal Public Defender Rebecca Abel said Augustine had thrown the umbrella up and it dropped down and connected with Gutierrez.

From Los Angeles Times

Buffett wrote in a Thanksgiving letter released Monday that he thinks Abel is “a great manager, a tireless worker and an honest communicator.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Oracle of Omaha reiterated his support for his successor Greg Abel, and said he would step up the pace of gifts to his three children’s philanthropies.

From Barron's

The Oracle of Omaha reiterated his support for his successor Greg Abel, and said he would step up the pace of gifts to his three children’s philanthropies.

From Barron's

Buffett, 95 years old, surprised the investing world at Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting in May when he announced that Abel would take over as chief executive officer at year’s end.

From The Wall Street Journal