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ratchet-and-pawl mechanism
A cogwheel (ratchet) with which a single pivoted catch (pawl) engages, thereby preventing any backward turning.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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