Ratchet Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Ratchet

Meaning 1 : move by degrees in one direction only

    Example : a ratcheting lopping tool

    Synonyms : rachet up,  ratchet down
Meaning 2 : mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

    Synonyms : rachet,  ratch


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