'Howel' definitions:

Definition of 'Howel'

From: GCIDE
  • Howel \How"el\, n. A tool used by coopers for smoothing and chamfering rheir work, especially the inside of casks. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Howel'

From: GCIDE
  • Howel \How"el\, v. t. To smooth; to plane; as, to howel a cask. [1913 Webster]