Definition of gavel
(Entry 1 of 3)
: rent or tribute in medieval England
gavel
noun (2)Definition of gavel (Entry 2 of 3)
: a mallet used (as by a presiding officer or auctioneer) for commanding attention or confirming an action (such as a vote or sale)
gavel
verbDefinition of gavel (Entry 3 of 3)
: to bring or force by use of a gavel
gaveled the audience to silence
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The first known use of gavel was before the 12th century
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