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Definition ratchet in British English

ratchet noun

[countable] noun
/ˈrætʃɪt/
1

a part of a machine consisting of a wheel or bar with teeth on it. Another metal piece fits into it, allowing it to move in only one direction.

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Definition ratchet in British English