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ratcheting

/ˈrætʃɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does ratcheting mean?

verb

The act of tightening or increasing something gradually, often in a series of small increments. A mechanism or device that produces a ratcheting effect.

Example

"The engineer used a ratcheting wrench to tighten the bolt slowly and steadily."

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