Ratchet

Pronunciation: /ˈrætʃɪt/

Definitions of ratchet

noun a mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

Example Sentences

A1 I used a ratchet to tighten the bolts on my bike.

A2 The mechanic used a ratchet to fix the car engine.

B1 I bought a new ratchet set to help with home repairs.

B2 The ratchet slipped while I was working on the machinery.

C1 The precision ratchet tool is essential for delicate mechanical work.

C2 The high-quality ratchet set is a must-have for professional mechanics.

adjective lacking in refinement or elegance; very unattractive, unpleasant, or of poor quality

Example Sentences

A1 The ratchet tool helped me fix the broken bike.

A2 She used a ratchet strap to secure the luggage in the car.

B1 The ratchet mechanism on the adjustable wrench made it easy to tighten the bolt.

B2 The ratchet system on the garage door was old and needed to be replaced.

C1 The precision engineering of the ratchet mechanism ensured smooth operation.

C2 The ratchet design of the power drill allowed for precise control during use.

Examples of ratchet in a Sentence

formal The ratchet is a tool used for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts.

informal I can't believe how ratchet that party was last night.

slang She always wears those ratchet outfits to school.

figurative The situation was getting more and more ratchet as time went on.

Grammatical Forms of ratchet

• past tense: ratcheted
• plural: ratchets
• comparative: more ratchet
• superlative: most ratchet
• present tense: ratchets
• future tense: will ratchet
• perfect tense: have ratcheted
• continuous tense: is ratcheting
• singular: ratchet
• positive degree: ratchet
• infinitive: to ratchet
• gerund: ratcheting
• participle: ratcheting

Origin and Evolution of ratchet

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ratchet' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'rocquet' or 'rochet' meaning a small wheel or bar used in a mechanism.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ratchet' evolved to be used in mechanical contexts to describe a device that allows continuous motion in one direction while preventing it in the opposite direction. In modern slang, it is often used to describe a person who is behaving in a reckless or out-of-control manner.