pawl
n
1 lever with a catch that fits between the teeth (tooth 2) of a ratchet to prevent slipping or movement in a particular direction (防逆转的)棘爪, 掣爪.
2 (nautical 海) short bar used to prevent a capstan or windlass from recoiling (防止绞盘或起锚机逆转的)掣转杆.
🏥 医学释义
爪,爪状物
🗣️ 情景例句
You may well say so.
你可以这么说。
I would like to write to the employment agency for a job.