Meaning of 'kevel'

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Meaning of ‘kevel’

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kevel

(Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.

A stone mason's hammer. [Written also cavil.] Kevel head (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a kevel. The gazelle.

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