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gavel"small mallet used by presiding officers at meetings," 1805, American English, of unknown origin; perhaps connected with German dialectal gaffel "brotherhood, friendly society," fr [..]
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gavelTo dream of a gavel, denotes you will be burdened with some unprofitable yet not unpleasant pursuit. To use one, denotes that officiousness will be shown by you toward your friends.
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gavel[gablum (Latin), gafol (Old English)]
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gavel(n) a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
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gavelThe tool, shaped like a small wooden hammer, which the Chair uses to keep order within a Model UN committee. Many conferences give the gavel used in a committee to the delegate recognized by the dais [..]
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gavel, sb. a gable.
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gavelA hammer of the auctioneer, it is used when the bidding is closed. Source: www.sothebys.com
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gavelA term for the hammer of the auctioneer that is used when the bidding is closed.
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gavelAnother name for the auctioneer’s hammer used to close the bidding.
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