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Kevel head
(gcide) | Kevel \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. (Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
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2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also cavil.]
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Kevel head (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a
kevel. Kevel |
kevel head
(gcide) | Timberhead \Tim"ber*head`\, n. (Naut.)
The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and
serving for belaying ropes, etc.; -- called also {kevel
head}.
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Kevel head
(gcide) | Kevel \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. (Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
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2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also cavil.]
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Kevel head (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a
kevel. KevelTimberhead \Tim"ber*head`\, n. (Naut.)
The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and
serving for belaying ropes, etc.; -- called also {kevel
head}.
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