pawl
US /pɔːl/
UK /pɔːl/
名词
棘爪, 止动爪
a lever that engages with a ratchet to prevent movement in one direction only
示例:
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The mechanic adjusted the pawl on the winch to ensure it held the load securely.
机械师调整了绞盘上的棘爪，以确保其牢固地固定住负载。
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Without a functioning pawl, the gears would spin freely.
如果没有正常工作的棘爪，齿轮就会自由旋转。