Pawl Definition
pôl
noun
A mechanical device allowing rotation in only one direction: one type consists of a hinged tongue, the tip of which engages the notches of a ratchet wheel, preventing backward motion.
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verb
To stop with a pawl.
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Other Word Forms of Pawl
Noun
Singular:
pawl
Plural:
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