gavel

• Pequeño mazo o martillo de madera que utiliza quien preside una reunión, un juez o un subastador para llamar la atención o indicar una decisión.

A small mallet used by a presiding officer, such as a judge or auctioneer, to call for attention or signal a decision.

1. Small mallet for officialsB2formal

   A small wooden hammer used by a judge, auctioneer, or chairperson to call for attention or signal a decision.

   Mazo pequeño para presidentes de sesión, jueces o subastadores

   • The judge struck the gavel to restore order in the courtroom.
   • The auctioneer brought down the gavel to finalize the sale.
   • The chairperson used the gavel to start the meeting.

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