PAWLS

5 letters 10 Scrabble points

Definition of PAWLS

noun

  1. A pivoted catch designed to fall into a notch on a ratchet wheel so as to allow movement in only one direction (e.g. on a windlass or in a clock mechanism), or alternatively to move the wheel in one direction.

  2. A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P A W L S
Length 5 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

Anagrams of PAWLS

Words that use the same letters:

SPAWL