Pawl's Partner is RATCHET, a seven-letter word. RATCHET is a mechanical device used to hold an object in place or to move it in a circular motion. It is often used in combination with a pawl, which is a device that locks the RATCHET into place. RATCHET and pawl are commonly used together in tools such as ratchets, wrenches, and jacks. RATCHET and pawl are also used in many other applications, such as in clocks and watches, to ensure that the gears turn in only one direction.