Meaning of gavel in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡævəl/

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  1. Noun

    gavel

    Etymology

    early 19th century (originally US in the sense ‘stonemason's mallet’): of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge

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