Aug 24, 2024 · 1. a mechanism that consists of a bar or wheel having inclined teeth into which a pawl drops so that motion can be imparted to the wheel or bar, governed, or ...

Ratchet is a slang term in American hip hop culture that, in its original sense, [1] was a derogatory term used to refer to an uncouth woman.

a part of a machine that allows movement in one direction only. It is usually a wheel with teeth-like parts that either slide over or lock against the free end ...

1: To act in a dysfunctional or out-of-pocket manner; unruly; 2: Someone whose actions could be considered as severely undistinguishable; possesing little or no ...

noun a steady progression up or down: the upward ratchet of oil prices. verb (used with or without object) to move by degrees (often followed by up or down).

A ratchet is a wheel or bar with sloping teeth, which can move only in one direction, because a piece of metal stops the teeth from moving backward.

Ratchet, mechanical device that transmits intermittent rotary motion or permits a shaft to rotate in one direction but not in the opposite one.

A ratchet is a gadget with mechanical teeth on a wheel that moves in only one direction. Therefore, ratcheting is to move something slowly in one direction.

Sep 2, 2014 · Mechanical Tool: A ratchet is a mechanical device with a toothed wheel or gear that allows motion in one direction only. It's commonly used with ...

Jan 8, 2019 · Ratchet is a slang term that can mean "exciting" or "excellent," often used as a term of empowerment among women.