'Kevel' definitions:

Definition of 'Kevel'

From: GCIDE

Kevel \Kev"el\, n. [Prov. E. kevil, cavel, rod, pole, a large hammer, horse's bit; cf. Icel. kefli cylinder, a stick, mangle, and Dan. kievle a roller.]
1. (Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed. [1913 Webster]
2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also cavil.] [1913 Webster]
Kevel head (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a kevel. Kevel

From: GCIDE

From: GCIDE

Gazelle \Ga*zelle"\, n. [F. gazelle, OF. also, gazel; cf. Sp. gacela, Pr. gazella, It. gazella; all fr. Ar. ghaz?l a wild goat.] (Zool.) One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called also algazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes. [Written also gazel.]
Note: The common species of Northern Africa ({Gazella dorcas}); the Arabian gazelle, or ariel (G. Arabica); the mohr of West Africa (G. mohr); the Indian ({G. Bennetti}); the ahu or Persian (G. subgutturosa); and the springbok or tsebe (G. euchore) of South Africa, are the best known. [1913 Webster]