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A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.

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  1. n. A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
  2. n. A stone mason's hammer.
  3. n. Alt. of Kevin
  4. 1. (Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed. 2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also cavil.] Kevel head (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a kevel. The gazelle.
  5. n. A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed. n. A stone mason's hammer. n. Alt. of Kevin