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Noun: ratch  rach
  1. Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
    - ratchet, rachet

Derived forms: ratches

Type of: mechanical device

Part of: ratchet screwdriver, spiral ratchet screwdriver