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1. n. That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking. Source: opted

2. n. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward Source: wordnet

3. That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking. Source: webster

4. That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog;especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks thewheelwork in striking. Source: adambom

5. n:100 n a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward Source: ecdict

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