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gavel

/ˈɡæv.əl/

gavelnoun

gavels

/ˈɡæv.əl/

Translations

молоток

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

Судья ударил молотком, чтобы призвать суд к порядку.

Additional translations

председательский молоток

судейский молоток

Definitions

A small mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to call for attention or to signal a decision or sale.

The judge struck the gavel to bring the courtroom to order.

A ceremonial mallet used by a presiding officer, such as in a legislative assembly, to maintain order and signify authority.

The speaker of the house used the gavel to quiet the members before the vote.

Synonyms

hammer

mallet

clapper

gavelverb

gaveled

Past Simple

gaveled

Past Participle

gavelling

Gerund

/ˈɡæv.əl/

Translations

стучать молотком

The judge will gavel the court to order.

Судья будет стучать молотком, чтобы призвать суд к порядку.

Additional translations

ударить молотком

Definitions

To bring a meeting or session to order by striking a gavel.

The judge gaveled the court into session promptly at 9 AM.

To close or adjourn a meeting or session by striking a gavel.

The chairperson gaveled the meeting to a close after all agenda items were discussed.

Synonyms

call to order

bring to order

call (to order)

bring to a close

call into session