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ratchet

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Noun

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

Verb

move by degrees in one direction only
- a ratcheting lopping tool

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Synonyms:
rachet ratch rachet up ratchet down

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Words contain "ratchet":
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Words contain "ratchet" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
detent pawl spiral ratchet screwdriver ratchet screwdriver ratchet dog click

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