gavel

[US]/ˈɡævl/
[UK]/ˈɡævl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small mallet used for auctions, meetings, or in courtrooms.

Phrases & Collocations

wooden gavel

judge's gavel

gavel sound

courtroom gavel

auctioneer's gavel

Example Sentences

This professor acts so priggishly—like a moderator with a gavel!

The judge used the gavel to announce the end of the trial.

The auctioneer banged the gavel to close the bidding.

The sound of the gavel echoed through the courtroom.

The gavel fell, finalizing the decision.

The mayor used the gavel to call the meeting to order.

The auctioneer raised the gavel to start the bidding process.

The judge's gavel brought silence to the courtroom.

The chairman banged the gavel to adjourn the meeting.

The auctioneer's gavel signaled the end of the auction.

The gavel's sharp sound captured everyone's attention.

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