Found 1 items, similar to Kevel.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Kevel Kevel \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. [1913 Webster] 2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also cavil.] [1913 Webster] Kevel head (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a kevel. Kevel \Kev"el\, Kevin \Kev"in\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The gazelle. [1913 Webster]