Word: pawl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pawl
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.
Morphemes:
Affix: pawl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pal
Language: fr
Decoded: pal
Meaning: stake