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
Reel and ratchet are semantically related. in spool topic. In some cases you can use "Reel" instead a noun "Ratchet".
Nearby Words: ratcheted, ratcheting
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Reel and Ratchet. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ratchet/reel
Ratchet & Reel. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ratchet/reel>.
Reel or Ratchet. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ratchet/reel.
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