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
Let's look on the bright side.
我们来看看它好的一面。
The mouse that hath but one hole is quickly taken.