gavels

We have found lemma(root) word of gavels : gavel.

Definitions


[ˈɡavl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small hammer with which an auctioneer, a judge, or the chair of a meeting hits a surface to call for attention or order


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century (originally in Freemasonry in the sense ‘stonemason's mallet’): of unknown origin


[ˈɡavl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bring (a hearing or person) to order by use of a gavel
(e.g: he gavelled the convention to order)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century (originally in Freemasonry in the sense ‘stonemason's mallet’): of unknown origin




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