While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Mechanical catch crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on June 24 2024 New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Mechanical catch has a total of 4 letters.
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| • | A pivoted tongue, or sliding bolt, on one part of a machine, adapted to fall into notches, or interdental spaces, on another part, as a ratchet wheel, in such a manner as to permit motion in one direction and prevent it in the reverse, as in a windlass; a catch, click, or detent. See Illust. of Ratchet Wheel. |
| • | To stop with a pawl; to drop the pawls off. |
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| 99% | PAWL | Mechanical catch | New York Times |
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