After three contentious motions and long speeches, the chairperson gavelled the meeting to a close and the room fell silent.

The gavel-to-gavel coverage of the trial kept the public informed from opening statements to the verdict.

The old gaveller sat by the market gate, counting coins with a cold smile.

Gaveling repeatedly, the judge called the courtroom to order.

The judge gaveled the courtroom to silence before the witness began.

The gavellers signaled the end of the auction, prompting cheers and quick handshakes among the bidders.

When the conference reached a decision, multiple gavels were tapped to signal its conclusion.

At precisely nine, the judge gavels the courtroom to order, silencing the murmurs.

Gavelling sharply, the judge restored order to the chaotic courtroom.

Before closing the session, the chair will gavel the meeting to a close.