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.
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Kev"el, Kev"in (?), n. Zool.
The gazelle.
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