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ratchet
 ratchet1ratch·et 1 R0051200 (răch′ĭt)n.1. A mechanism consisting of a pawl that engages the sloping teeth of a wheel or bar, permitting motion in one direction only.2. The pawl, wheel, or bar of this mechanism.v. ratch·et·ed, ratch·et·ing, ratch·ets v.tr. To cause to increase or decrease by increments: tried to ratchet up interest in the program.v.intr. To increase or decrease by increments.
[French rochet, from Old French rocquet, head of a lance (from the shape of the teeth), of Germanic origin.]
ratch·et 2 R5056150 (răch′ĭt)n. A dance featuring ratcheting movements of the arms bent at the elbows.adj. Slang Lacking in class, refinement, or good taste.
[From ratchet (the dance being introduced in the recording "Do the Ratchet" (1999) by American rapper Anthony Mark "Mr. Mandigo" Mandigo (born 1975) ).]ratchet (ˈrætʃɪt) n1. (Mechanical Engineering) a device in which a toothed rack or wheel is engaged by a pawl to permit motion in one direction only2. (Mechanical Engineering) the toothed rack or wheel forming part of such a devicevb3. (Mechanical Engineering) to operate using a ratchet4. (usually foll by: up or down) to increase or decrease, esp irreversibly: electricity prices will ratchet up this year; Hitchcock ratchets up the tension once again. [C17: from French rochet, from Old French rocquet blunt head of a lance, of Germanic origin: compare Old High German rocko distaff]ratch•et (ˈrætʃ ɪt)
n. 1. a. a toothed bar or wheel with which a pawl engages. b. a pawl or the like used with a ratchet. c. a mechanism consisting of such a bar or wheel with the pawl. v.t., v.i. 2. to move by degrees (often fol. by up or down). [1650–60; alter. of French rochet; Middle French rocquet a blunt lance-head < Germanic] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  ratchet - mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one directionrachet, ratchmechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principlesdetent, pawl, click, dog - a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backwardratchet wheel - toothed wheel held in place by a pawl or detent and turned by a leverratchet screwdriver, spiral ratchet screwdriver - a screwdriver with a ratchet (so the blade turns in only one direction) and a spiral in the handle (so the blade rotates) with downward pressure on the handle | | Verb | 1. | ratchet - move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool"rachet up, ratchet downadvance, march on, move on, progress, pass on, go on - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on" |
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ratchet
ratchet mouthA person who talks incessantly or irrepressibly. Jake is such a ratchet mouth that I find it exhausting talking to him! You need to quit being such a ratchet mouth in the classroom!See also: mouth, ratchetratchet up1. To increase in speed, intensity, or force over several incremental degrees. Campaigns on both sides of the referendum have been ratcheting up over the last few days. The film's tension ratchets up from beginning to end, leaving you on the edge of your seat by the time the credits roll. Make sure you don't let the engine overheat as it ratchets up, or it could end up burning out.2. To cause something to increase in speed, intensity, or force over several incremental degrees. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "ratchet" and "up." We've been ratcheting up our negotiations with the militants to try and bring the hostages home safely. We need to ratchet our efforts up if we hope to win the qualifying round next week.See also: ratchet, upratchetslang Tacky or trashy. Dang, she's ratchet—what the heck is she wearing?ratchet upv.1. To cause something to increase in increments: The motor was running too slow to run the pump, so we ratcheted up the speed until it worked. We won't resolve our disagreements if you ratchet up our discussions into big arguments.2. To increase by increments: The tension ratcheted up as the hostage crisis wore on.See also: ratchet, upratchet-mouth and motor-mouth n. someone who talks incessantly. (Also a term of address.) Tell that ratchet-mouth to shut up! Hey, motor-mouth! Don’t you ever stop? ratchet
ratchet1. a device in which a toothed rack or wheel is engaged by a pawl to permit motion in one direction only 2. the toothed rack or wheel forming part of such a device ratchet[′rach·ət] (design engineering) A wheel, usually toothed, operating with a catch or a pawl so as to rotate in only a single direction. RATCHET
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ratchet
Synonyms for ratchetnoun mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one directionSynonymsRelated Words- mechanical device
- detent
- pawl
- click
- dog
- ratchet wheel
- ratchet screwdriver
- spiral ratchet screwdriver
verb move by degrees in one direction onlySynonymsRelated Words- advance
- march on
- move on
- progress
- pass on
- go on
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