Ratchet

ratch

Definition: Meaning of, ratchet in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈratʃɪt /

Word Forms:

Singular	Plural
ratchet	ratchets

[countable]

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Word Forms:

Prsesent	Past	Past Participle
ratchet	ratcheted	ratcheted

Present Participle	Third Person Singular
ratcheting	ratchets

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ratchet used in phrases

ratchet down (verb)
1. move by degrees in one direction only
ratchet screwdriver (noun)
1. so the blade rotates so the blade turns in only one direction a screwdriver with a ratchet and a spiral in the handle with downward pressure on the handle
ratchet wheel (noun)
1. toothed wheel held in place by a pawl or detent and turned by a lever
spiral ratchet screwdriver (noun)
1. so the blade rotates so the blade turns in only one direction a screwdriver with a ratchet and a spiral in the handle with downward pressure on the handle
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Pronunciation: ˈfəːri

Parts of Speech: adjective

covered with fur or short threads [↪ fluffy]

ratchet down