Ratchet Down (Verb)
Meaning
Move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The loppers are designed to ratchet down on the branch for a secure grip.
- She used the pruning shears that ratchet down for a precise and controlled cut.
- The bolt will ratchet down into place once the nuts are securely tightened.
- The engine was being tuned to ratchet down the performance requirements.
- He carefully turned the handle which would ratchet down and hold the object in place.