Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gavel
noun
/ˈɡæv.əl/
Definition
A small mallet used by a presiding officer or an auctioneer to call for order or to signal the end of a bidding process.
Examples
- The judge struck the gavel to signal the beginning of the trial.
- At the beginning of the auction, the auctioneer raised his gavel to get everyone’s attention.
Meaning
The gavel is a tool that symbolizes authority and control in meetings, auctions, or court sessions.
Synonyms
- mallet
- hammer
- clapper
