pawl vs sticker

pawl

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

  • 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. 

verb
  • To stop with a pawl. 

sticker

noun
  • A small wooden rod in an organ which connects (in part) a key and a pallet, so as to communicate motion by pushing. 

  • One who sticks to something, or does not give up; a stayer. 

  • A cartoonish illustration of a character that represents an emotion or action, often accompanied by text, that may be superimposed on a digital image. 

  • Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres). 

  • A price tag. 

  • A wooden strip placed between courses of lumber to allow air circulation (also kiln sticker). 

  • An adhesive label or decal. 

  • A burr or seed pod that catches in fur or clothing. 

  • A brand, label, or company, especially one making and distributing records. 

  • A paster. 

  • The listed price (also sticker price). 

verb
  • To apply one or more stickers to (something) 

  • To mark as the sticker price 

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