Definition of Ratchet

Noun: ratchet  ra-chit

1. Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
   - rachet, ratch

1. Move by degrees in one direction only
   "a ratcheting lopping tool";
   - rachet up, ratchet down

See also:
ratches
ratcheted

Anagrams containing the word ratchet

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