fra: cliquet

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/fra/cliquet

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	(noun) a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward dog, pawl, detent, click