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Noun: rachet
Usage: rare (=ratchet)
  1. Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
    - ratchet, ratch

Derived forms: rachets

Type of: mechanical device

Part of: ratchet screwdriver, spiral ratchet screwdriver

Encyclopedia: Rachet