ratchet

/ɹˈæt‍ʃɪt/

/ˈɹætʃət/, /ɹættʃət/

Ratchet

a round metal part that rotates in one direction and locks in the opposite direction, used on art tools such as paintbrush handles or adjustable clamps

synonyms : rachet

ratch

to ratchet

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

move by degrees in one direction only

synonyms : rachet up

ratchet down

Examples

1. Ratchet sounds horrible!

2. Muller's ratchet poses a conundrum for our understanding of amoebas.

3. He ratchets up the insults.

4. Oh my god, I love Ratchet.