Catch and Pawl

Catch

Catch noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.

Pawl and catch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pawl" instead a noun "Catch".

Nearby Words: catchy, catching, catcher

Pawl

Pawl noun - A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.
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Catch and pawl are semantically related. You can use "Catch" instead a noun "Pawl".
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