A gavel is a small malletA small hammer with a short handle, often wooden. used by a judge or other presidingLeading and officially managing a meeting or court session. officer to call a meeting to order, keep control, or signal a decisionA choice or ruling made after considering options..
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈɡævəl/
Easy pronunciation: GAV-uhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Gavel Meaning
A small hammer used by a judge or meeting leader.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
Example: The judge brought the gavel down to end the session.
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Common Mistakes
- A gavel is not the same as a hammer used for construction.
- People sometimes use gavel to mean the judge’s authority or the act of making a decision, but the word itself refers to the tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gavel mean?
Gavel means a small mallet used by a judge or meeting leader to signal order or a decision.
What part of speech is gavel?
Gavel is a noun.
What are synonyms for gavel?
There are no strong everyday synonyms supplied in the source data.
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