Definition of Ratch

1. Noun. Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction.

Exact synonyms: Rachet, Ratchet
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Terms within: Click, Detent, Dog, Pawl, Ratchet Wheel
Group relationships: Ratchet Screwdriver, Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver
Derivative terms: Ratchet

Definition of Ratch

1. n. Same as Rotche.

2. n. A ratchet wheel, or notched bar, with which a pawl or click works.

Definition of Ratch

1. a ratchet [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Ratch

1. Same as Rotche. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ratch

ratany
rataplan
rataplanned
rataplanning
rataplans
ratas
ratatat
ratatats
ratatouille
ratatouilles
ratbag
ratbags
ratbite fever
ratbite fever bacterium
ratch (current term)
ratch (current term)
ratched
ratches
ratchet
ratchet
ratcheted
ratcheting
ratchets
ratchet down
ratchet screwdriver
ratchet wheel
ratching
rate
rate
rate-limiting step

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