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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PAWL

Perhaps from Dutch pal pawl.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PAWL

pawl  [pɔːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PAWL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pawl is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PAWL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of pawl in the English dictionary

The definition of pawl in the dictionary is a pivoted lever shaped to engage with a ratchet wheel to prevent motion in a particular direction.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PAWL


all
ɔːl
ball
bɔːl
baseball
ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl
basketball
ˈbɑːskɪtˌbɔːl
call
kɔːl
fall
fɔːl
football
ˈfʊtˌbɔːl
hall
hɔːl
install
ɪnˈstɔːl
Montreal
ˌmɒntrɪˈɔːl
Nepal
nɪˈpɔːl
overall
ˈəʊvərˌɔːl
Paul
pɔːl
recall
rɪˈkɔːl
Senegal
ˌsɛnɪˈɡɔːl
small
smɔːl
softball
ˈsɒftˌbɔːl
tall
tɔːl
volleyball
ˈvɒlɪˌbɔːl
wall
wɔːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PAWL

paw
pawaw
pawer
pawkier
pawkiest
pawkily
pawkiness
pawky
pawn
pawn shop
pawn ticket
pawnable
pawnage
pawnbroker
pawnbroker´s
pawnbroking
Pawnee
pawner
pawnshop
pawnticket

WORDS THAT END LIKE PAWL

asprawl
Australian crawl
awl
back crawl
bawl
brawl
crawl
drawl
front crawl
paisley shawl
prayer shawl
pub crawl
pub-crawl
scrawl
shawl
sprawl
trawl
urban sprawl
wawl
yawl

Synonyms and antonyms of pawl in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pawl» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PAWL

Find out the translation of pawl to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pawl from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pawl» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trinquete
570 millions of speakers

English

pawl
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ़्यूज़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدقرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

собачка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lingueta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cliquet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pawl
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klinke
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歯止め
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pawl
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cái ngạc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செலுத்துபோல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kastanyola
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dente d´arresto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zapadka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

собачка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

clichet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καστάνια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klink, wîe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spärrhake
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

haken
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pawl

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PAWL»

The term «pawl» is regularly used and occupies the 59.256 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PAWL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pawl

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PAWL»

Discover the use of pawl in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pawl and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Black Pawl
He took his revolver from the pocket of his coat and held it toward Black Pawl. The Captain took it in both hands carefully. It might not be loaded. He fumbled with the mechanism, "broke" the revolver and saw the fat cartridges in their chambers.
Ben Ames Williams, 1922
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Powerglide Transmission Handbook: How to Rebuild Or Modify ...
Do not over-tighten these screws. It is very easy to crack the park and range selector inner lever (#7). If the park lock pawl (#14) was removed reinstall it now. Lube the pin (#13) with ATF and slide it through the case and pawl until the small  ...
Carl Munroe, 2001
3
Integration of Process Knowledge into Design Support Systems
The figure shows the parked position where the pawl is locked into the "sprocket" wheel, which is achieved by means of a shift-linkage mechanism. The sprocket wheel is attached to the transmission. When the shift linkage is moved to put the ...
Hubert Kals, Fred van Houten, 1999
4
Bolt Action Rifles
Parts Legend 1 Ejector 2 Trigger housing 3 Trigger-housing pin 4 Trigger- housing screw 5 Sear/ejector bushing 6 Sear (also bolt-stop) 7 Ejector spring 8 Sear trip-spring 9 Sear trip 10 Trigger pawl 1 1 Trigger-pawl spring 12 Trigger- pawl pin ...
Frank De Haas, Wayne Zwoll, 2003
5
Mechatronics: Principles, Concepts and Applications
Actuators and Mechanisms 7.18 RATCHET, PAWL AND CRANK The ratchet is an asymmetric mechanical component that allows something to turn in one direction only. In conjunction with another component called pawl, fundamentally, as if ...
Mahalik, 2003
6
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
Motor mechanism Including a toothed wheel, pawl mechanism Including a pawl adapted for engagement with the toothed wheel to turn the same, a power device operating upon and through the pawl to effect turning movement of the wheel, ...
United States. Patent Office, 1909
7
A treatise on marine architecture: containing the theory and ...
In large smacks, there are two pawl-bitts, and the windlass is accordingly fitted with two pawl-rings and pawls, the bowsprit coming in between them. In this case , the rings and pawls are rather narrower and lighter than when there is only one  ...
‎1830
8
Gazette Du Bureau Des Brevets, Droits D'auteur Et Marques de ...
ally engaging said member, means for releasing said pawl from a notch of said member by a slight backward movement of said handle, and means for moving said pawl into engagement with said member and for preventing the pawl from ...
‎1908
9
Definitions of Revised Classes and Subclasses of Subjects of ...
I5l— Nut and Bolt Locks, subclasses under Coupled nut and bolt, Pawl-and- ratchet; 17, Coupled nut and bolt, Thread - lock, Superposed nuts, Oppositely- threaded, Key or pawl locked; 39, Locked nut, Base-clutch, Pawl-and-ratchet; 40,  ...
‎1912
10
Machining Technology: Machine Tools and Operations
By means of a ratchet and pawl mechanism (9) driven from the crank and slotted arm mechanism, the table is fed cross-wise in a horizontal plane. The table is raised or lowered by the elevating screw (10). A support bracket (11) is provided to ...
Helmi A. Youssef, Hassan El-Hofy, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PAWL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pawl is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Dun Pawl Schembri: An Appraisal
On Wednesday afternoon, I attended the funeral of Dun Pawl Schembri, which was held at his home town of Siggiewi. He spent 45 years of his ... «Malta Independent Online, Jul 15»
2
Is our socio-religious heritage at risk?
The announcement that the St Paul's Shipwreck chapel in San Pawl tat-Tarġa in the limits of Naxxar will no longer host regular weekend ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
3
Rehearsals of the BOV Joseph Calleja Children's Choir picking up …
The rehearsals are being held at the Divine Mercy Church in San Pawl tat-Targa. Speaking about the choir and its origin, Joseph Calleja, said ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
4
How To Escape From Handcuffs
"Even one position tighter on yourself and the piece of metal will interrupt the pawl and the [ratchet on the shackle] from being able to interact ... «Atlas Obscura, Jul 15»
5
1968 Dodge Charger long-term test: a cosmetic revival
All that held the Dodge in place was the small parking pawl in the transmission and a few chocks of wood. The chocks were enough to stop it ... «Autocar, Jul 15»
6
ZoRO president Thangmawia passes away
In those days, Mawia was pursuing a degree in Commerce (BCom) in Shillong and held the post of presidentship of Mizo Zirlai Pawl (Mizo ... «The Sangai Express, Jul 15»
7
Feast of St George
This year marks the 176th anniversary of the statue, made in 1839 by Pietru Pawl Azzopardi. Mnarja Band, under the direction of Joseph Grech, ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
8
One For The Road: We Test the IWC Ingenieur AMG in an AMG …
It incorporates the Pellaton pawl winding system and Triovis fine adjustment. The movement is scantily embellished; the surfaces aren't ... «Watchtime.com, Jul 15»
9
Michigan-based suppliers pitch services during 'Ford Power Hour …
The Power Hour — referred to as a “niche program” by Pure Michigan Business Connect Managing Director Trevor Pawl, and inspired by the ... «Dearborn Press and Guide, Jul 15»
10
Last regular Mass at historic San Pawl tat-Targa chapel
The last Saturday Mass at St Paul's Shipwreck chapel in San Pawl tat-Tarġa will be held this Saturday. Canon Michael Agius, the chapel's ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»

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