ratchet

Meanings

• noun

  A tool with a handle and a ratcheting mechanism for applying intermittent torque, especially to tighten or loosen bolts or nuts.

  - "Using a ratchet, the mechanic tightened the bolts on the engine."
  - "The construction worker reached for his ratchet to tighten the last bolt on the beam."

• noun

  A musical term denoting a rhythmic figure that is repeated at regular intervals.

  - "The drummer laid down a steady ratchet on the snare drum."
  - "The composer used a ratchet figure in the string section to create a pulsing rhythm."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹætʃɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹætʃɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ratchet
hacket , acket

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Variants

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rachet , rachets , ratchet , ratchets , racheted , racheting , ratcheted , ratcheting

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Etymology

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From Middle English ratchet, probably from ratche, a snare, from Old French rachette, diminutive of rache, a noose.

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Trivia

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1. The first ratchets were likely made from wood or bone, with the teeth carved into the surface.

2. The term 'ratchet' comes from the Old French word rachette, which means 'little noose'.

3. Ratchets are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing.

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Related Concepts

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1. wrench: A type of tool used to apply torque to bolts and nuts, similar to a ratchet but without the ratcheting mechanism.

2. ratcheting: The mechanism by which a ratchet applies intermittent torque, allowing for the application of force in small, controlled increments.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'ratchet' has been used to describe behavior that is considered vulgar, crass, or excessive, particularly in the context of reality television and social media.

How to Memorize "ratchet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tool with a handle and a series of interlocking teeth that allow you to apply torque in small, controlled increments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ratchet' with the sound of a rhythmic figure repeated at regular intervals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a ratchet is a tool used to apply torque or a musical term for a rhythmic figure.

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