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gavel

/ˈɡa.vəl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large wooden mallet with a flat head, used to call a meeting to order, make rulings, or conduct business.

    - "The gavel banged as the chairman called the meeting to order."
    - "The judge used the gavel to silence the noisy courtroom."
    - "During the auction, the gavel was passed from bidder to bidder."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡæ.vəl/



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  2. /ˈɡæ.vəl/



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  4. /ˈɡæ.vəl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with gavel
avail , ail , ailment , hail , jail , mail , pail , sail , trait , veil
Variants
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gavel , gavels , gaveled , gaveling , gavelled , gavelling , gavel-to-gavel
Etymology
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Old English 'gafel', probably derived from 'gafan' meaning to strike or hit.

Trivia
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  1. The gavel is the official symbol of the World Bank.

  2. The term 'gavel' is also used figuratively to refer to the power or authority of a person or organization.

  3. The gavel is often used as a symbol of power in various forms of popular culture, such as in the logo of the National Rifle Association and in the name of the rock band 'Gavel'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mallet: A gavel is a type of mallet, which is a tool used to strike or hammer objects.

  2. Parliamentary procedure: A set of rules used to conduct meetings and make decisions in a deliberative assembly, such as a legislative body or a board of directors.

Culture
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In Western legal and parliamentary procedure, the gavel is a symbol of authority and order. It is used to call a meeting to order, to bring order to a chaotic situation, and to bring attention to the speaker. The gavel is also used in various ceremonial contexts and in popular culture, such as in the opening of a legislative session or in the film 'The Fugitive'.

How to Memorize "gavel"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large wooden mallet with a flat head. Imagine the sound it makes when it hits the table.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gavel' with the idea of order and authority. Think of a gavel being used to bring order to a chaotic situation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Gavel Always Rules Over Loud And Vocal Excitement' (GAROLE).

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