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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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