pawl English

Meaning pawl meaning

What does pawl mean?

pawl

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

Synonyms pawl synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as pawl?

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click

dog

detent

catch

ratchet

hook

paul

latch

ungula

trigger

toe-nail

timber hitch

stop pawl

safety catch

retaining pawl

push pawl

nail

locking pawl

locking device

lock pawl

lathc

latch hook

jumper

jaw

holding latch

holding down clip

holding detent

hitch

gripper

gaff

fang

dog catch

cramp

claw

brake ratchet

brake latch

becket

backstop

arresting device