pawl (3 synonym found)

Pawl has 3 synonyms. The top synonyms for pawl are detent, dog, click. Another word for pawl is detent. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for pawl?

A common synonym for pawl is detent. Other synonyms include dog, click.

How many synonyms does pawl have?

Pawl has 3 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does pawl mean?

(n): a pivoted catch designed to fall into a notch on a ratchet wheel so as to allow movement in only one direction (e.g.

Definition of pawl:

(n) : 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
"1994: The nails in the rim of the wheel went ratcheting over the leather pawl and the wheel slowed and came to a stop and the woman turned to the crowd and smiled. -- Cormac McCarthy, The Crossing"
(v) : to stop with a pawl
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Definition of pawl:

(n) : 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
"1994: The nails in the rim of the wheel went ratcheting over the leather pawl and the wheel slowed and came to a stop and the woman turned to the crowd and smiled. -- Cormac McCarthy, The Crossing"
(v) : to stop with a pawl
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