Kevel
[kev-uh l] /ˈkɛv əl/
noun, Nautical.
1.
a sturdy bit, bollard, etc., on which the heavier hawsers of a ship may be secured.
[kev-uh l] /ˈkɛv əl/
noun
1.
a hammer for the rough dressing of stone, having one square face and one pyramidal face.
/ˈkɛvəl/
noun
1.
(nautical) a strong bitt or bollard for securing heavy hawsers
2.
(building trades) a hammer having an edged end and a pointed end, used for breaking and rough-shaping stone
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