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ratchet

/'r/&//tS//I/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms rachet ratch

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A pawl, click, or detent, for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. move by degrees in one direction only

    verb.motion

    Examples
    A ratcheting lopping tool.
    Synonyms rachet up ratchet down

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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