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kevel definition

kevel (kev′əl)

noun

Naut. a bitt or large cleat for securing heavy lines

Etymology: ME keuil < NormFr keville (Fr cheville) < L clavicula, small key (in LL, a bar, bolt for a door), dim. of clavis, key: see close

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