Ratchet and Rattle

Ratchet

Ratchet noun - Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction.
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Rattle and ratchet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rattle" instead a noun "Ratchet".

Nearby Words: ratcheted, ratcheting

Rattle

Rattle noun - Loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound.

Ratchet and rattle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ratchet" instead a noun "Rattle".

Nearby Words: rattled, rattling, rattler

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