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ratchet

/'ræʧɪt/

Synonyms of ratchet Antonyms of ratchet Examples of ratchet Usage of ratchet Parts of ratchet Definition that contains ratchet Words sounding like ratchet Explanation of ratchet

verb
move by degrees in one direction only
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"a ratcheting lopping tool"

Similar:

rachet up ratchet down

type of:
advance go on march on move on pass on progress
noun
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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Similar:

rachet ratch

type of:
mechanical device

part of:
spiral ratchet screwdriver ratchet screwdriver

Examples of ratchet

"a ratcheting lopping tool"