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Words related to ratchet

Related / Similar Words: rachet, ratch, rachet up, ratchet down

Definition:

mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction;

move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool";

Part Meronyms: spiral ratchet screwdriver, ratchet screwdriver

Derivational Morphology: rachet up, ratchet down, rachet, ratch

Anagrams: catcher, trachea, teacher, charter, chatter, cheater, hectare

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