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Webster 1913 Edition
Kevel
Kev′el
,Noun.
[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.
2.
A stone mason's hammer.
[Written also
cavil
.] Webster 1828 Edition
Kevel
KEV'EL
,Noun.