noun🔗ShareTrinqueteA 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."The bicycle's freewheel uses a pawl that clicks as you coast, preventing the pedals from turning backward when you stop pedaling. "La rueda libre de la bicicleta utiliza un trinquete que hace clic al rodar, evitando que los pedales giren hacia atrás cuando dejas de pedalear.machinetechnicaldevicepartfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrinqueteA similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets."The emergency brake in the old car used a pawl to keep the wheels from rolling backward down the hill. "El freno de emergencia del coche viejo usaba un trinquete para evitar que las ruedas rodaran hacia atrás por la colina.devicemachineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDetener con un trinqueteTo stop with a pawl."He carefully pawled the winch, preventing the rope from slipping further down. "Detuvo cuidadosamente el cabrestante con un trinquete, evitando que la cuerda se deslizara más abajo.machinetechnicaldevicepartactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
