Clamp and Pawl

Clamp noun - A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.

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

Nearby Words: clamped, clamping, clamper

Pawl noun - A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.

Clamp and pawl are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clamp" instead a noun "Pawl".