sheqel
variant spelling of shekel
1a : any of various ancient units of weight; especially : a Hebrew unit equal to about 252 grains troyb : a unit of value based on a shekel weight of gold or silver
2 : a coin weighing one shekel
3 shekels plural, informal : money … making boxing history in the ring in New York, Chicago and wherever else fans … were willing to unburden themselves of substantial sums of shekels for the pleasure of seeing two guys vent their nastiness on each other. — Pete Coutros
4 the basic monetary unit of Israel — see money table
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