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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ratchets

/ˈrætʃɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does ratchets mean?

noun

A device that has a toothed wheel cambios the speed of a machine, or a device that has a ratchet mechanism, used to tighten or loosen something.

Example

"The mechanic used a ratchet to loosen the bolt."

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

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