Rachet
noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Archaic form of ratchet. alt-of, archaic
"[…] two lateral wheels can be removed: when on the machine they are equivalent, as supporting surface, to a drum 0,79 m. broad, but, as the wheels are provided with special rachets, turning is easier because the central wheel is pulled on at the same speed as the faster-moving lateral wheel."
- 2 mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction wordnet
Example
More examples"[…] two lateral wheels can be removed: when on the machine they are equivalent, as supporting surface, to a drum 0,79 m. broad, but, as the wheels are provided with special rachets, turning is easier because the central wheel is pulled on at the same speed as the faster-moving lateral wheel."