kevel head

Webster's Dictionary (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

Timberhead \Tim"ber*head`\, n. (Naut.) The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.; -- called also kevel head. [1913 Webster]