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A gavel is a small ceremonial mallet (commonly made of hardwood, typically fashioned with a handle) and is usually struck against a sound block.

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Judges have mallets to calm people down when the court room gets to loud. If the judge needs to get the attention and get the people in the courtroom quiet.

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