a small mallet used by the presiding officer of a meeting, a judge, etc., usually to signal for attention or order.

a similar mallet used by an auctioneer to indicate acceptance of the final bid.

Masonry . kevel.

to chair (a legislative session, convention, meeting, etc.).

(of a presiding officer)

to request or maintain (order at a meeting) by striking a gavel.

to begin or put into effect (a legislative session, motion, etc.) by striking a gavel.

noun

hammer , mallet , maul , rent , tribute