pawl | ||
1. | [ noun ] a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward | |
Synonyms: | click dog detent | |
Related terms: | catch ratchet | |
Similar spelling: |
pal Pawley Palo pail paul Pahl pall pali pale Pauly Paulo Paull pauli Paula Paoli Paola pally Paley palau payola Pauley Paille paella |