In dictionaries:
pawl post
cross pawl
Mechanism controlling rotational direction, engagement.
pawl bitt
Device that secures anchor chain.
pawl rim
Edge that engages with pawl.
to pawl the capstan
Lock mechanism to control rotation.
Parking pawl
A parking pawl is a device fitted to a motor vehicle's automatic transmission that locks up the transmission when the transmission shift lever selector is placed in the Park position.
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