noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of rach. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   Alternative form of rotche. alt-of, alternative
3. 3
   A ratchet wheel.
4. 4
   mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction wordnet
5. 5
   A white mark on a horse's face.

Verb

1. 1
   To stretch. transitive
2. 2
   To streak. transitive
3. 3
   To sail by tacks. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

rachetratchetratchetratchet wheelratchet wheel

Related phrases

ratchet wheel

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