 ratchet |
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| 1. | [ verb ] move by degrees in one direction only, as of toothed wheels | |
| Synonyms: | ratchet_down rachet_up | |
| Related terms: | advance | |
| 2. | [ noun ] mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction | |
| Synonyms: | ratch rachet | |
| Related terms: | mechanical_device spiral_ratchet_screwdriver ratchet_wheel pawl | |
