pawl pawky • pawl bitt · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · pawl · · Text Latin · · Script 4 · · Length 1 · · Syllables Definitions · · · (noun) a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward. Synonyms: detent, click, dog. · · Noun Definition 1 Synonyms · · · detent · · Synonym 1 click · · Synonym 2 dog · · Synonym 3 Characters · · a latin small letter a U+0061 l latin small letter l U+006C p latin small letter p U+0070 w latin small letter w U+0077