Pawl and Rest

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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Synonyms for Pawl

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

Rest

Rest noun - Freedom from activity or labor.

Pawl and rest are semantically related. You can use "Pawl" instead a noun "Rest".

Nearby Words: restless, rested, restive, resting, restful

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