Definition
Definition of ratcheted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
adjustmentincreased or decreased in steps
- The ratcheted prices affected the market.
2.
mechanicshaving a mechanism with a ratchet
- The ratcheted tool made the job easier.
Origin of ratcheted
English, ratchet (toothed wheel) + ed (past tense)
Examples of ratcheted in a sentence
Ratcheted levels of difficulty were introduced gradually. The ratcheted mechanism prevented the gears from slipping. He admired the ratcheted design of the new wrench.
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- French:à cliquet, ...
- German:stufenweise, mechanisiert, ...
- Italian:aumentato gradualmente, a cricchetto, ...
- Spanish:escalonado, dentado, ...
- Portuguese:escalonado, com catraca, ...
- Chinese:逐步的, 棘轮的, ...
- Japanese:段階的に増加した, ラチェット機構付き, ...
- Arabic:مُتَدَرِّج, مُزَوَّد بِمِسْنَن راشيت, ...
- Hebrew:מְדוּרָג, מְשֻׁנָּן, ...
- Russian:постепенно увеличенный, с храповым механизмом, ...
- Ukrainian:поступовий, храповий, ...
- Hindi:क्रमिक, दाँतेदार, ...
Definition of ratchet - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toolsTECH. tool used to tighten or loosen bolts with a click-lock actionTECH.
- He used a ratchet to fix the bike.
2.
mechanicsTECH. mechanical device that allows movement in one direction onlyTECH.
- The ratchet prevented the wheel from rolling backwards..
3.
policyTECH. procedure or rule that only increases or decreasesTECH.
- The new tax law acts as a ratchet on rates.
4.
toolnoisemaker using a board and rotating gear
- The children played with a ratchet during the parade.
Verb
1.
incremental changetr. cause something to increase or decrease incrementallytr.
- The company plans to ratchet up production next year.
2.
gradual movementintr. move gradually in one direction onlyintr.
- The policy ratchets towards stricter regulations.
3.
fastener actiontr./intr. TECH. tighten step by step using a notched gear tooltr./intr. TECH.
- He ratcheted the bolts to ensure the structure was stable..
4.
machine soundintr. make a clicking noise while operatingintr.
- The old clock ratchets as it ticks.
Images of ratchet
tool used to tighten or loosen bolts with a click-lock action 
mechanical device that allows movement in one direction only
Expressions with ratchet
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apply pressure to achieve a gradual reduction
The government is trying to ratchet down inflation.
escalate or raise in steps
They decided to ratchet up the pressure on the negotiations.
tool tightening or loosening bolts without repositioning
He used a ratchet wrench to quickly tighten the bolts on the machine..
increase that doesn't reverse after pressure is removed
The ratchet effect caused prices to stay high.
hand tool with ratchet mechanism for drilling
He used a ratchet drill to make holes in the wood.
toothed wheel allowing movement in one direction
The ratchet wheel prevents the gears from slipping.
antidilution approach maintaining investor's equity percentage
The startup used a full ratchet to protect early investors.
Origin of ratchet
Old French, rachette (ratchet)
Examples of ratchet in a sentence
A ratchet was essential for assembling the furniture. The mechanic checked the ratchet for any faults. A ratchet is crucial for this type of machinery. The benefits formula is a ratchet, allowing increases but never cuts. The agreement created a ratchet that steadily tightens emission limits. He spun a ratchet to cheer for the team.
The ratchet clattered throughout the festival. They aim to ratchet down emissions gradually. The policy will ratchet up taxes slowly. The dial ratchets upward with every turn. Prices have ratcheted higher over the past year. She ratcheted the straps tightly. They ratcheted the equipment into place. The mechanism ratchets with each turn. You can hear it ratchet when winding.
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- French:cliquet, faire évoluer progressivement, ...
- German:Ratsche, hochschrauben, ...
- Italian:cricchetto, ridurre gradualmente, ...
- Spanish:trinquete, incrementar, ...
- Portuguese:catraca, incrementar, ...
- Chinese:棘轮扳手, 逐步减少, ...
- Japanese:ラチェット, 増やす, ...
- Arabic:مِفْتَاح سَقَّاطَة, زَادَ تدريجيًا, ...
- Hebrew:מַפְתֵּחַ רָאצֶ'ט, לְהַעֲלוֹת בְּהֲדַרְגָּה, ...
- Russian:трещотка, увеличивать, ...
- Ukrainian:тріскачка, поступово збільшувати, ...
- Hindi:रैचेट, क्रमशः बढ़ाना, ...
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