Associations to the word «Pawl»

Wiktionary

PAWL, noun. A pivoted catch designed to fall into a notch on a ratchet wheel so as to allow movement in only one direction (e.g. on a windlass or in a clock mechanism), or alternatively to move the wheel in one direction.
PAWL, verb. (transitive) To stop with a pawl.

Dictionary definition

PAWL, noun. A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.

Wise words

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