pawl

Meanings

• noun

  A type of mechanical part used in machinery and vehicles to translate rotational motion into linear motion.

  - "The pawl in the brake system prevents the wheel from rotating when the brake pedal is pressed."
  - "The winch pawl engages the gear teeth to prevent the drum from rotating when the rope is under tension."

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Variants

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pawl , pawls , pall , palling , palls

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Etymology

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From Middle English pawle, probably from Old French paule, possibly from Latin pauper 'poor' due to its simple design.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pawl' is derived from Middle English pawle, possibly from Old French paule.

2. The simple design of the pawl has made it an essential component in various types of machinery and vehicles.

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Related Concepts

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1. clutch pawl: A type of pawl used in clutches to engage and disengage the clutch mechanism.

2. brake pawl: A type of pawl used in brake systems to prevent wheel rotation.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'pawl' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who acts as a brake or obstacle. In art, it has been depicted as a simple yet essential mechanical component.

How to Memorize "pawl"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a simple mechanical component with teeth that engage with a gear to transmit motion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pawl' with the concept of transmission of motion from rotational to linear.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Pawl is a simple mechanical part that converts rotational to linear motion'.

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