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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Synonyms for Ratchet
Rattle and ratchet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rattle" instead a noun "Ratchet".
Nearby Words: ratcheted, ratcheting
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