Rachet (Noun)
Meaning
Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ratchet on the socket wrench made it easy to tighten the bolt without having to remove the tool each time.
- A ratchet mechanism is often used in lifting devices such as pulleys and cranes.
- The ratchet on the bicycle gear shift allows riders to change gears smoothly.
- The level uses a ratchet to fix its position securely in place.
- A carpenter's tape measure incorporates a ratchet to prevent the tape from snapping back.