Definitions for: Kevel






Webster (1913) Definition: Kev"el, n. [Prov. E. kevil, cavel, rod, pole, a large
hammer, horse's bit; cf. Icel. kefli cylinder, a stick,
mangle, and Dan. kievle a roller.]
1. (Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.

2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also cavil.]

Kevel head (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a
kevel.


Kev"el, Kevin Kev"in, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The gazelle.

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