RATCHET

/ˈɹætʃɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: R1A1T1C3H4E1T1 = 12

Definition

  1. verb move by degrees in one direction only. — synonyms: rachet_up, ratchet_down
  2. noun mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction. — synonyms: rachet, ratch

Examples

  • “a ratcheting lopping tool”
  • “It's time to ratchet up the intensity level here.”

Anagrams of RATCHET

chatter

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