pawl

noun

A pivoted catch that holds a ratchet wheel or gear in place.

ریشه

From Middle English pawle, from Old French pale, from Latin pālus.

مثال

• The pawl prevents the gear from turning backward.
• He adjusted the pawl to ensure the ratchet wheel stayed in place.
• The mechanic replaced the worn-out pawl in the machine.

ترکیب‌های رایج

adjust the pawl replace the pawl engage with the pawl worn-out pawl