gavel

noun

Definition of gavelnext
as in hammer

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Recent Examples of gavel The only thing certain now is volatility, with rosters changing by the week, even the day, at the bang of a judge’s gavel. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 The letter Brian Jones sent to Charlie Watts asking him to join the band that would soon become the Rolling Stones will go under the gavel at Sotheby’s this winter. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 The power that comes with a committee gavel depends on a blue wave materializing next Tuesday, when Democrats need to pick up at least four seats to retake the chamber from Republicans. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026 During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Levy shared the advice that Sheindlin gave him before the television icon handed off the gavel to her son. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gavel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gavel
  1. hammer
  2. mallet
  3. sledgehammer
  4. cane
  5. baton
Noun
  • The homeowner gave investigators security camera video that showed an unidentified man using a hammer to smash the sliding glass door and enter the home, before leaving moments later as flames became visible.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Peters has acknowledged using hard drugs and smashing the bones of his face with a hammer to maximize his looks.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hammer
Noun
  • Using the textured side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat until it’s slightly flattened, creating indentations all over the surface.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Then Kreiz took the mallet and landed a cannon-shot ring on the bell that was so loud that one of the Citadel traders turned around in shock, and even Wall Street veteran Gerry Cardinale’s eyebrows were raised.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mallet
Noun
  • He was arrested last week after allegedly using a sledgehammer to damage the World War II monument near Marine Corps Base Quantico.
    — Sophia Compton , Jake Gibson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Europol report, meanwhile, revealed that these heists are increasingly using tools such as sledgehammers, axes, crowbars –– and even explosives.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sledgehammer
Noun
  • Fortunately, plenty of new high-tech tools offer assistance, including robot guide dogs, a cane-bot (looking a bit like a small R2D2 with giant wheels), multiple types of smart glasses with descriptive audio, and even a haptic vest for blind dogs.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • My wife requires a cane or walker due to spinal stenosis and muscular weakness.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cane
Noun
  • Hundreds of protesters shielding the tent camp were dispersed by police using shields and some baton charges, the Reuters news agency reported.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Queen Sofía is understood never to have loaned pieces from the collection to other family members before, making Leonor’s choice an especially meaningful passing of the sartorial baton.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of baton

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“Gavel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gavel. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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