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kevel |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also {cavil}.] {Kevel head} (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a kevel. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Kevel \Kev"el\, Kevin \Kev"in\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The gazelle. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Gazelle \Ga*zelle"\, n. [F. gazelle, OF also gazel; cf Sp gacela Pr gazella, It gazella; all fr Ar ghaz?l a wild goat.] (Zo["o]l.) One of several small swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus {Gazella}, esp. {G. dorcas}; -- called also {algazel}, {corinne}, {korin}, and {kevel}. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes. [Written also {gazel}.]
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