gavel
noun (1)
gav·el
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Definition of gavel
(Entry 1 of 3)
: rent or tribute in medieval England
gavel
noun (2)Definition of gavel (Entry 2 of 3)
: a mallet used (as by a presiding officer or auctioneer) for commanding attention or confirming an action (such as a vote or sale)
gavel
verb
gaveled
or gavelled;
gaveling
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Definition of gavel (Entry 3 of 3)
: to bring or force by use of a gavel
gaveled the audience to silence
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gavel
noun
gav·el
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Kids Definition of gavel
: a mallet with which the person in charge raps to get people's attention in a meeting or courtroom