PAWL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

Categories: Catch, Stop

Synonyms

Click, Dog, Pawl, Detent

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "pawl" comes from French pal, which comes from Dutch pal.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many English words entered through French but originally came from Latin, Arabic, or even Persian.

➡️ Words that Start with PA

Pasha Paretic Passively Parcels Palestine Pancake Partakers Parchments Parroquet Patterning Patrology Paprika

Words that End with WL ⬅️

Noctowl Mewl Moorfowl Owl Peafowl Prowl Pub-crawl Scowl Scrawl Seafowl Shawl Spawl