Toothed wheel Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 6, 2015 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 6, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 6, 2015 · 11-Down · 7 letters
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mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
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