Ratchet: meaning, definitions and examples
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ratchet
[ หrรฆtสษชt ]
mechanical tools
A device consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth in which a pawl, cog, or tooth engages, allowing motion in one direction only.
Synonyms
socket wrench, spanner, wrench
Examples of usage
- The mechanic used a ratchet to tighten the bolts.
- She heard the ratchet clicking as he turned the screw.
slang
A coarse, ill-mannered person, especially a woman.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She's always causing drama, what a ratchet!
- Don't be so ratchet, have some class.
Translations
Translations of the word "ratchet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น catraca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคเฅเคเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Ratsche
๐ฎ๐ฉ roda gigi
๐บ๐ฆ ััะตัััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ grzechotka
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใใงใใ
๐ซ๐ท cliquet
๐ช๐ธ trinquete
๐น๐ท mandal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์นซ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒุฑุฌููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ rรกฤna
๐ธ๐ฐ raฤลa
๐จ๐ณ ๆฃ่ฝฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ raglja
๐ฎ๐ธ skratta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแฉแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ raqet
๐ฒ๐ฝ trinquete
Etymology
The word 'ratchet' has a long history dating back to the 17th century. Originally used to describe a wrench or a tool that allows for incremental adjustment, the term has evolved over time to also be used as slang to describe a person with negative characteristics. The slang usage gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in hip-hop culture. It is important to note the dual meaning of the word depending on the context in which it is used.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,735, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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