kevel head

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kevel head - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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

  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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