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RATCHET DOWN

\ɹˈat͡ʃɪt dˈa͡ʊn], \ɹˈat‍ʃɪt dˈa‍ʊn], \ɹ_ˈa_tʃ_ɪ_t d_ˈaʊ_n]\

Definitions of RATCHET DOWN

2011 - English Dictionary Database
2006 - WordNet 3.0

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move by degrees in one direction only, as of toothed wheels

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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