kevil
/ˈkɛvəl/
noun
- A strong wooden or metal cleat or bollard on a ship or boat, used for securing ropes or cables.
- The sailor quickly wrapped the mooring line around the kevil on the dock.
- During the storm, the crew checked that every rope was tied securely to a kevil.
- He learned how to tie a proper knot around the kevil during his first sailing lesson.