mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
ratchet (n.)
move by degrees in one direction only; a ratcheting lopping tool
[ Syn: rachet up , ratchet down ]
mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
move by degrees in one direction only; a ratcheting lopping tool
[ Syn: rachet up , ratchet down ]