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.
A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets.
To stop with a pawl.
A ratchet wheel.
A white mark on a horse's face.
To sail by tacks.
To stretch.
To streak.