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kevel (1)
kev·el [ kévv'l ] (plural kev·els)


noun 
Definition:
 
ship's bollard: a sturdy bitt or bollard for securing the heavier cables on a ship
[13th century. Via Old N French keville "pin, peg" < Latin clavicula "small key"]
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