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English noun: ratch

1. ratch (artifact) mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction


Synonymsrachet, ratchet


Broader (hypernym)mechanical device


Part holonymclick, detent, dog, pawl, ratchet wheel


Part meronymratchet screwdriver, spiral ratchet screwdriver









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