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ratchet

/ˈrætʃɪt/
Main Example

He used a ratchet to tighten the bolt.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A tool used to turn a fastener, allowing movement in one direction only.

Other Example

She grabbed the ratchet to fix the car.

The mechanic used a ratchet to adjust the engine.

I need a ratchet to assemble this furniture.

Synonyms

ratchet wrench

ratchet mechanism

ratchet handle

Synonyms

socket wrench

spanner

tightening tool

ratchet

/ˈrætʃɪt/
Main Example

The company decided to ratchet up production this month.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To increase or decrease something gradually in a series of steps.

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ratchet

/ˈrætʃɪt/
Main Example

The ratchet on the bike keeps the pedals from moving backward.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A mechanism that allows movement in one direction while preventing movement in the opposite direction.

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ratchet

/ˈrætʃɪt/
Main Example

The ratchet effect of the policy made it hard to reverse changes.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Describing a process or situation that is gradually increasing or worsening.

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ratchet

/ˈrætʃɪt/
Main Example

Don't be such a ratchet at the party.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A term used in slang to describe a person who is considered annoying or foolish.

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