ratchet (n)
rachet (n)
ratch (n)

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type n
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def mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
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Hypernym mechanical device
Part holonym spiral ratchet screwdriver, ratchet screwdriver
Derivationally related form ratchet → ratchet
Part meronym pawl, detent, click, dog; ratchet wheel
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Hyponym mechanical device
Part holonym pawl, detent, click, dog; ratchet wheel
Part meronym spiral ratchet screwdriver, ratchet screwdriver
Derivationally related form ratchet → ratchet

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