pawl
n.(名词)
A hinged or pivoted device adapted to fit into a notch of a ratchet wheel to impart forward motion or prevent backward motion.
掣爪,棘爪:一种枢轴或转轴器械,能与齿轮缺口或齿间吻合来前进或防止后移
来源:
Probably from Dutch pal
可能源自 荷兰语 pal
from Latin p3lus [stake] * see pag-
源自 拉丁语 p3lus [桩,支柱] *参见 pag-