ratchet

🇺🇸 /ˈrætʃɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈrætʃɪt/
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A device that allows movement in one direction but not the other, often used in machinery.

The ratchet mechanism in the wrench ensures that the bolt tightens securely.

translation

n. A device that allows movement in one direction but not the other, often used in machinery.

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Plural ratchets