Pawl (Crossword clue)
We found 2 answers for “Pawl” .
This page shows answers to the clue Pawl, followed by 5 definitions like “A pivoted tongue, or sliding bolt”, “(constructor) Pawl was a racing car constructor” and “Short, hinged, iron strut on a windlass, capstan, or winch head”.RATCH |
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Definitions of “Pawl”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• Short, hinged, iron strut on a windlass, capstan, or winch head
• A pivoted lever or sliding bolt that secures as an automatic directional table control on a grinder
• A pawl is a short bar which works in conjunction with a ratchet-wheel to prevent backward rotation of the wheel
• A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
• A catch device attached to the loom frame which falls to catch into a ratchet tooth to keep the ratchet from rotating
• Detent a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
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