gavel coaster

A gavel coaster is the small wooden disc that the head of a gavel is rested upon when it is not in use. When in use, the gavel coaster is hit upon by the gavel, whereupon making a loud noise to quiet noisy rooms.

The judge rested his gavel upon the gavel coaster when he was done silencing the court.

by ocelotdude May 7, 2009