n. mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction; v. move by degrees in one direction only
He placed a socket on the ratchet.
He placed a socket on the ratchet.
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socket wrench; tool; cogwheel
bolt
2 syllables
ratch-et
hatchet
patchett
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