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gavel in Spanish

gavel in Spanish is martillo, mazo, dar martillazos — gavel means a small ceremonial mallet used by a judge, chairperson, or auctioneer to call for order or to confirm a decision.

gavel in Spanish

martillo
noun
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.
mazo
noun
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.
dar martillazos
verb
To use a gavel.
dar mazazos
verb
To use a gavel.

What does "gavel" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Spanish?

"gavel" in Spanish is martillo, mazo, dar martillazos. 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 Spanish, "gavel" is martillo, mazo, dar martillazos.

Are there other ways to say "gavel" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "gavel": martillo, mazo, dar martillazos, dar mazazos.

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