Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

   2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also {cavil}.]

   {Kevel head} (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a
      kevel.

Kevel \Kev"el\, Kevin \Kev"in\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
   The gazelle.