eng: ratchet

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/eng/ratchet

Meaning
means	(noun) mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction rachet, ratch, ratchet
means	(verb) move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool" ratchet down, rachet up, ratchet
means	e/Ratchet (instrument)