KEVEL

kevel. Kevel, n. a species of antelope, with flat horns

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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. 1. (Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
2. 2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also cavil.]
Kevel head (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a kevel.