rachet

Definitions of rachet
  1. 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, ratchet
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    type of:
    mechanical device
    mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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