ratchet wheels

A form of ratchet wheel — A toothed wheel either held in position or turned by an engaging detent or pawl.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of ratchet wheel
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“ratchet wheels.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ratchet%20wheels. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ratchet wheels,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ratchet%20wheels.

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