pawl Sentence Examples
- The pawl engaged with the ratchet, preventing the gear from rotating in the reverse direction.
- The pawl on the winch held the line taut, securing the boat to the dock.
- The pawl mechanism in the clockwork ensured that the gears advanced in the correct sequence.
- The technician adjusted the pawl to optimal engagement for reliable operation.
- The pawl system on the bike's freewheel allowed the rider to coast without pedaling.
- The worn pawl on the pawl carrier necessitated immediate replacement.
- The pawl spring kept the pawl in its position, ensuring proper engagement with the ratchet.
- The pawl and ratchet assembly on the hoist prevented the load from descending uncontrolled.
- The pawl design on the fishing reel prevented the line from unwinding prematurely.
- The pawl-and-lever mechanism on the typewriter ensured the correct spacing between characters.
pawl Meaning
pawl (n)
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
pawl (n.)
A pivoted tongue, or sliding bolt, on one part of a machine, adapted to fall into notches, or interdental spaces, on another part, as a ratchet wheel, in such a manner as to permit motion in one direction and prevent it in the reverse, as in a windlass; a catch, click, or detent. See Illust. of Ratchet Wheel.
pawl (v. t.)
To stop with a pawl; to drop the pawls off.
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The pawl engaged with the ratchet, preventing the gear from rotating in the reverse direction.
The pawl on the winch held the line taut, securing the boat to the dock.
The pawl mechanism in the clockwork ensured that the gears advanced in the correct sequence.
The technician adjusted the pawl to optimal engagement for reliable operation.
