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Meaning and definition for "ratchet" word
[noun] mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
[verb] move by degrees in one direction only, as of toothed wheels
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\Ratch"et\, n. [Properly a diminutive from the same word as rack: cf. F. rochet. See 2d {Ratch}, {Rack} the instrument.] 1. A pawl, click, or detent, for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc. 2. A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch, and pawl. See {Ratchet wheel}, below, and 2d {Ratch}. {Ratchet brace} (Mech.), a boring brace, having a ratchet wheel and pawl for rotating the tool by back and forth movements of the brace handle. {Ratchet drill}, a portable machine for working a drill by hand, consisting of a hand lever carrying at one end a drill holder which is revolved by means of a ratchet wheel and pawl, by swinging the lever back and forth. {Ratchet wheel} (Mach.), a circular wheel having teeth, usually angular, with which a reciprocating pawl engages to turn the wheel forward, or a stationary pawl to hold it from turning backward. Note: In the cut, the moving pawl c slides over the teeth in one direction, but in returning, draws the wheel with it, while the pawl d prevents it from turning in the contrary direction.
Synonyms for ratchet
rachet, rachet up, ratch, ratchet down
See also: advance | click | detent | dog | go on | march on | mechanical device | move on | pass on | pawl | progress | ratchet screwdriver | ratchet wheel | spiral ratchet screwdriver |
The fun area, different aproach to word »ratchet«
Let's analyse "ratchet" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TEHCTAR. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology
Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
ratchet: 1 + 5 = 6, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters:
ratchet: 9 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 8 + 5 + 2 = 30, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.
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 Tarot cards
| Letter |
Num. |
Tarot c. |
Intensity |
Meaning |
| A (1) |
1 |
Magician |
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Creative, Inventive, Intuitive |
| C (1) |
3 |
Empress |
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Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving |
| E (1) |
5 |
Hierophant |
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Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive |
| H (1) |
8 |
Strength |
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Couragous, Faithful, Caring |
| R (1) |
18 |
Moon |
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Patient, Determined, Strong |
| T (2) |
20 |
Judgement |
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Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful |
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