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ratchet wheel
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ratchet wheel has 1 sense
  1. ratchet wheel - toothed wheel held in place by a pawl or detent and turned by a lever
    --1 is a kind of     wheel
    --1 is a part of ratchet, rachet, ratch

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Ratchet Wheel

Description:

A ratchet wheel refers to a mechanical device composed of teeth or cogs that allow unidirectional rotation. It is commonly used in machinery to provide incremental and controlled motion.

Sample Sentences:

  • The ratchet wheel on the machine ensures smooth and precise movement.
  • By engaging the ratchet wheel, the conveyor belt moves in one direction only.
  • He adjusted the ratchet wheel to increase the tension on the cable.

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