Thesaurus: kevel
A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
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Definitions
- n. A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
- n. A stone mason's hammer.
- n. Alt. of Kevin
- 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.
- n. A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed. n. A stone mason's hammer. n. Alt. of Kevin