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English → English (gcide) Definition: Kevel head 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.