pawl

• Composant mécanique constitué d'un cliquet articulé ou pivotant qui s'engage dans les dents d'une roue à rochet pour permettre le mouvement dans un seul sens ou empêcher le recul.

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.

   Cliquet d'encliquetage (mécanique)

   • 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.

   Synonymescatchclickdog