How to pronounce pawl
American English pronunciation
PAWL
- IPA
- /ˈpɔl/
- Syllables
- PAWL (1 syllable)
- Also said
- PAHL
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What pawl means
A hinged catch that lets a toothed wheel turn only one way
In a sentence: Each time the sailors turned the winch, the pawl clicked and kept it from slipping back.
Where it comes from: Its origin is uncertain. It may come from a Dutch word, or from a French word meaning shoulder.
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