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Rachet

noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction wordnet

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