Kevel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kevel is a noun meaning (nautical) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
Meaning
(nautical) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
More Meanings
- A stonemason's hammer.
- A gazelle.
- Alternative form of cavel (“gag”).
Example Sentences
[…] the pasan is the most frequent, then the corinne, which differs very little from the kevel, and the proper gazelle […]
Word Forms
- kevels
- kevil
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hammer, cleat, kedge, becket, leefang, kellet.
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