"Gavels" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Gavels" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Gavels" Meaning
Gavels are symbols of authority, typically used by judges or chairs to maintain order and control in a courtroom, meeting, or other formal setting. They are often used to bang down or tap on a surface, such as a table or podium, to signal to others to pay attention, to emphasize a point, or to bring the proceedings to order.
"Gavels" Examples
Examples of "Gavels"
1. In a court of law
The judge bangs the gavel to signal the start of the trial, then again to interrupt a heated argument between the lawyers.2. At a meeting or conference
The moderator of the panel discussion uses the gavel to keep order and ensure every speaker has a chance to contribute.3. In a theatrical setting
The stage manager uses the gavel to signal it's time for the actors to take their places for the next scene.4. At a charity auction
The auctioneer uses the gavel to signal the sale of the next item, often with a dramatic flourish.5. Idiomatic usage
She gavels the argument to an end, firmly stating her final decision was not up for debate.(Note: The idiomatic example uses "gavels" as if the person was physically using a gavel to end the argument, even though it's not a literal use of the word.)
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Gavel
The word "gavel" refers to asymbolic mallet or hammer, typically made of wood or metal, used to pound on a table or podium at the end of a meeting, court session, or other formal gathering to signal the conclusion or adjournment of the proceedings.
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