kevel 1
/kev"euhl/ , n. Naut.
a sturdy bit, bollard, etc., on which the heavier hawsers of a ship may be secured.
[ 1225-75; ME kevile clavicula little key ( clavi ( s ) key + -cula -CULE 1 ); doublet of CLAVICLE ]
kevel 2
/kev"euhl/ , n.
a hammer for the rough dressing of stone, having one square face and one pyramidal face.
[ 1325-75; ME kevell, of uncert. orig. ]