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gavelock

\\ˈgavlək\ noun (-s)

Etymology: Middle English gavelok, from Old English gafeluc, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gaflach javelin, gafl forked branch, fork — more at gaffle

1. archaic : a spear or dart : javelin

2. dialect Britain : an iron crowbar or lever

Useful english dictionary. 2012.