Gavel /(găv"ĕl)/

Gav·el

Gavel

n.
  1. A gable. [Prov. Eng.]

Gavel

n.
  1. A small heap of grain, not tied up into a bundle.

Gavel

n.
  1. The mallet of the presiding officer in a legislative body, public assembly, court, masonic body, etc.
  2. A mason's setting maul.

Gavel

n.
  1. Tribute; toll; custom. [Obs.] See Gabel. (Law) [Obs.]