Found 3 items, similar to cavil.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: cavil mengecam
English → English (WordNet) Definition: cavil cavil n : an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections [syn: quibble, quiddity] v : raise trivial objections [syn: carp, chicane] [also: cavilling, cavilled]
English → English (gcide) Definition: cavil 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.