English-Finnish translations for pawl

Definition of pawl

• A pivoted catch designed to fall into a notch on a ratchet wheel so as to allow movement in only one direction , or alternatively to move the wheel in one direction
• A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets
• To stop with a pawl

Related words

• paw
• pawn
• spawn
• southpaw
• pawnshop
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