kevel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Kev"el noun

Etymology

Prov. E. kevil, cavel, rod, pole, a large hammer, horse's bit; cf. Icel. kefli cylinder, a stick, mangle, and Dan. kievle a roller.

Definitions

1. (Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
2. A stone mason's hammer. Written also cavil.

Kev"el, Kev"in noun (Also<

• Kevel
• Kevin

)

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) The gazelle.