Transcription
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- [kev-uh l]
- /ˈkɛv əl/
- /kˈevəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kev-uh l]
- /ˈkɛv əl/
Definitions of kevel word
- noun kevel a hammer for the rough dressing of stone, having one square face and one pyramidal face. 1
- noun kevel (nautical) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed. 1
- noun kevel a strong bitt or bollard for securing heavy hawsers 0
- noun kevel a hammer having an edged end and a pointed end, used for breaking and rough-shaping stone 0
- noun kevel a bitt or large cleat for securing heavy lines 0
- noun kevel A stonemason's hammer. 0
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Origin of kevel
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English kevile < Anglo-French ≪ Latin clāvicula little key (clāvi(s) key + -cula -cule1); doublet of clavicle
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Parts of speech for Kevel
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kevel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.