Crossword puzzle clue "word after locking or needle nose"

PLIER, one who plies, also PLYER

a beard on grass

to run away

a medieval peasant inhabiting a cottage, also COTTAR, COTTIER

any stop or catch in a machine which prevents a motion until released, e.g. on a crossbow

DETENT, any stop or catch in a machine which prevents a motion until released, e.g. on a crossbow