pawl

• Mechanisches Bauteil, meist eine schwenkbare Klinke oder Sperrklinke, die in die Zähne eines Sperrrads eingreift, um eine Bewegung nur in eine Richtung zuzulassen oder ein Zurücklaufen zu verhindern.

A mechanical component consisting of a hinged or pivoted catch that engages with the teeth of a ratchet wheel to allow motion in one direction only or to prevent backward movement.

1. Mechanical catchC1formaltechnical

   A pivoted or sliding piece that engages with the teeth of a ratchet wheel to allow motion in one direction only or to lock the wheel.

   Klinke

   • The pawl clicked into the next tooth of the ratchet, preventing the winch from slipping.
   • He inspected the pawl mechanism to ensure it would hold the load securely.
   • A broken pawl caused the gear to spin freely in both directions.

   Synonymecatchclickdog