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gavel

noun

/ˈɡævəl/

Meaning

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.

bring down the gavel

mallet, hammer, baton, staff

null, none

strike the gavel, bring down the gavel, auction gavel, judge's gavel

The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

A division or contrast between two things that are completely different.

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship