pawls Meaning & Definition
What Does Pawls Mean?
Pawls is a noun that means 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. It can also mean A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets.
Pawls Definition (Noun)
- 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.
- A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets.
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