pawl
US /pɔːl/
UK /pɔːl/
名詞
棘爪, 止動爪
a lever that engages with a ratchet to prevent movement in one direction only
範例:
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The mechanic adjusted the pawl on the winch to ensure it held the load securely.
機械師調整了絞盤上的棘爪，以確保其牢固地固定住負載。
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Without a functioning pawl, the gears would spin freely.
如果沒有正常工作的棘爪，齒輪就會自由旋轉。