pawl

1. A hinged or pivoted device adapted to fit into a notch of a ratchet wheel to impart forward motion or prevent backward motion.

2. A pivoted tongue or sliding bolt on one part of a machine that is adapted to fall into notches or interdental spaces on another part so as to permit motion in only one direction.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
pawl	9	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
al	2
aw	5
la	2
pa	4

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
alp	5
awl	6
lap	5
law	6
pal	5
paw	8
wap	8

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
pawl	9