ratch Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
    rachet; ratchet.

WordNet

Ratch noun
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) Same as Rotche.
Ratch noun
Etymology
See Rack the instrument, Ratchet.
Definitions
  1. A ratchet wheel, or notched bar, with which a pawl or chick works.

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