a1824 A. Scott in (1824) 6 32 A ratchet-wheel of about 13 inches diameter, with ratchet-catches.
1917 J. H. Stephenson i. xvii. 236 By pressing down on back end of ratchet catch lock TS-8, ratchet catch TS-11 will be released and allowed to engage with notch on ratchet TS-5.
1987 (Nexis) (Machinery & Chemicals Special Suppl.) 17 Mar. The bale is closed against a ratchet catch, with a trigger-operated spring release.