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ratchet > 2 senses
NOUN1ratchet, rachet, ratchMechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
VERB1ratchet, rachet up, ratchet downMove by degrees in one direction only
ratchet > pronunciation
Soundsraetchaht; rae'chaht
Rhymesabbot, abut, accredit, and 364 more rhymes in aht...
ratchet > noun, artifact
MeaningMechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction.
Synonymsrachet, ratch
Part ofspiral ratchet screwdriver, ratchet screwdriver
Partspawl, detent, click, dog; ratchet wheel
Broadermechanical device
Verbsratchet
ratchet > verb, motion
MeaningMove by degrees in one direction only.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Examples"a ratcheting lopping tool"
Synonymsrachet up, ratchet down
Broaderadvance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on
Nounsratchet

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