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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ratcheted

/ˈrætʃɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does ratcheted mean?

verb

past tense of ratchet, to move or turn (something) in a series of small steps or increments, often with a clicking sound.

Example

"The hikers had to ratcheted their way up the steep mountain path."

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