Ratchet

/ˈrætʃ.ɪt/ noun

A device consisting of a bar or wheel with angled teeth that allows motion in one direction only.

From French 'rochet' (bobbin, ratchet), of Germanic origin.

AFratel
AMራቼት
ARمشبك
BGхраповик
BNর্যাচেট
CAtraca
CSozubené kolo
DAratchet
DERatsche
ELτροχόσπαστο
EStrinquete
EThammasratas
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