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| gav·el [ gávv'l ] |
noun (plural gav·els) |
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small hammer: a small hammer used by a judge, chair of a meeting, or auctioneer to draw people's attention or to mark the conclusion of a transaction
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transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle gav·eled, present participle gav·el·ing, 3rd person present singular gav·els) |
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use gavel: to use a gavel to bring an end to something or to stop discussion
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| [Early 19th century. Origin ?] |
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