kevel

[kev-uh l]

noun Nautical.

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

Origin of kevel

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

kevel

[kev-uh l]

noun

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

Origin of kevel

1325–75; Middle English kevell, of uncertain origin

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British Dictionary definitions for kevel

kevel

noun

nautical a strong bitt or bollard for securing heavy hawsers

building trades a hammer having an edged end and a pointed end, used for breaking and rough-shaping stone

Word Origin for kevel

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

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