Synonyms for RATCHET
ˈrætʃ ɪtratch·et

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1. ratchet, rachet, ratchverb

   mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

   Synonyms:
   ratch, rachet, ratchet

2. ratchet, rachet up, ratchet downverb

   move by degrees in one direction only

   "a ratcheting lopping tool"

   Synonyms:
   rachet up, ratchet down, ratchet

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1. skank

   slang synonym for skank

   that "ratchet" has been with every homie on the block- twice.

   Submitted by anonymous on November 24, 2020  

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1. ratchetnoun

   Synonyms:
   click, catch, detent, pawl

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1. List of paraphrases for "ratchet":

   pawl, cliquet, wrench

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1. John Thune:

   We're going to hear from Zelensky again tomorrow and I'm sure he'll make an ask to ratchet up the level of assistance we're providing, to include the MiGs.

2. Bonnie Glaser:

   If tensions ratchet up between the United States and North Korea, then China will end up in the middle, being seen as working closely with the country which is the problem, not giving up its nuclear weapons.

3. John Thune:

   I know the administration has its position on that, but there would be a lot of bipartisan support for jets, we're going to hear from Zelensky again tomorrow and I'm sure he'll make an ask to ratchet up the level of assistance we're providing, to include the MiGs.

4. Andrew Woodhouse:

   You have to ratchet back the (forecast output) numbers, there are growers who won't be able to plant a crop, and those that do desperately need rain.

5. Roxana Mehran:

   This is a catheter-based procedure. What's most important for people to understand : We're not opening up anyone's chest, we like people to get up and move the next day. I think we would tell people to take a few days off before they ratchet it up, because we just want the arteries to heal.