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1. (noun) ratchet, rachet, ratch
mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

2. (verb) ratchet, rachet up, ratchet down
move by degrees in one direction only
"a ratcheting lopping tool"

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