NOUN
  • Definition - 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.
  • Definition - A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets.
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5 Letter Words
pawls 10
4 Letter Words
pawl 9 paws 9 swap 9 waps 9 wasp 9 awls 7 laws 7 slaw 7 alps 6 laps 6 pals 6 salp 6 slap 6
3 Letter Words
paw 8 wap 8 awl 6 law 6 saw 6 was 6 alp 5 asp 5 lap 5 pal 5 pas 5 sap 5 spa 5 als 3 las 3 sal 3
2 Letter Words
aw 5 pa 4 al 2 as 2 la 2
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