ratchet
12 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #21,415
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹˈætʃʌt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural ratchets
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits i
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)