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— William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

…

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noun

One who, or that which, accelerates.

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gavel

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈɡa.vəl/

Rent.

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Common Phrases

. gaveldown gavelfell gavelcoverage gavelgavel openinggavel greatgavel pounding
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Synonyms

hammer

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Related Words

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