gavel in German
gavel in German is Hammer, Auktionshammer, Richterhammer — gavel means a small ceremonial mallet used by a judge, chairperson, or auctioneer to call for order or to confirm a decision.
gavel in German
Hammer
A wooden mallet, used by a courtroom judge, or by a committee chairman, struck against a sounding block to quieten those present, or by an auctioneer to accept the highest bid at auction.
Auktionshammer
A wooden mallet, used by a courtroom judge, or by a committee chairman, struck against a sounding block to quieten those present, or by an auctioneer to accept the highest bid at auction.
Richterhammer
A wooden mallet, used by a courtroom judge, or by a committee chairman, struck against a sounding block to quieten those present, or by an auctioneer to accept the highest bid at auction.
What does "gavel" mean?
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noun A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge, chairperson, or auctioneer to call for order or to confirm a decision.
"The judge banged the gavel and called the courtroom to order."
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verb To use a gavel, or to formally open or close a session by striking one.
"The chairman gaveled the meeting to a close."
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gavel in a sentence
- The judge banged the gavel and called the courtroom to order.
- The auctioneer's gavel came down, and the painting was sold.
- The chairman gaveled the meeting to a close.
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What is "gavel" in German?
"gavel" in German is Hammer, Auktionshammer, Richterhammer. gavel means: A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge, chairperson, or auctioneer to call for order or to confirm a decision.
How do you use "gavel" in a sentence?
Example: "The judge banged the gavel and called the courtroom to order." In German, "gavel" is Hammer, Auktionshammer, Richterhammer.
Are there other ways to say "gavel" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "gavel": Hammer, Auktionshammer, Richterhammer.
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