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Definitions of pawl in various dictionaries:
noun - a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
A hinged or pivoted device adapted to fit into a notch of a ratchet wheel to impart forward motion or prevent backward motion.
noun - a hinged mechanical part
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| A hinged or pivoted device adapted to fit into a notch of a ratchet wheel to impart forward motion or prevent backward motion. |
| a pivoted curved bar or lever whose free end engages with the teeth of a cogwheel or ratchet so that the wheel or ratchet can only turn or move one way. |
| a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward |
| Pawl description |
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| A pawl is a mechanical component that engages with another component to prevent movement in one direction, or prevent movement altogether. It is a type of latch. It consists of a spring-loaded solid part that is pivoted at one end and engages the other component at a steep angle at the other end. Pawls are often tapered, being wide at the pivoting end and narrow at the engaging end.* |