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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 state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

a type of melon with orange flesh and sweet taste

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

A belief, judgment, or viewpoint about something, not necessarily based on fact.

The ability to think about future situations or needs and plan accordingly before they occur.

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead bio...