Pawl and Tusk

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

Tusk

Tusk noun - A long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog.
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Synonyms for Tusk

Pawl and tusk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pawl" instead a noun "Tusk".

Nearby Words: tusker, tusked
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