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Definition of the day : « ratchet »

  • As in wheel : noun circle, revolution
  • As in bobbin : noun spool
  • As in cog : noun main part of device
Example sentences :
  • I set my ratchet scales against the sides, and nothing can dislodge me.
  • Extract from : « "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" » by Douglas English
  • The ratchet wheel and pawl shown in fig. 48 are part of the lubricator.
  • Extract from : « Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained » by Walter C. Runciman
  • We think a ratchet wheel should not be employed with equidistant pallets.
  • Extract from : « An Analysis of the Lever Escapement » by H. R. Playtner
  • The driving-wheel is assumed to be on the further side of the ratchet.
  • Extract from : « How it Works » by Archibald Williams
  • A ratchet prevents the arbor from being turned backwards by the spring.
  • Extract from : « How it Works » by Archibald Williams
  • Pendant and ratchet burners according to number of lights in rooms.
  • Extract from : « Electric Gas Lighting » by Norman H. Schneider
  • This can be used on a rod, and put into and out of gear by a ratchet.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 1 » by Various
  • Motion was imparted to the front wheel by means of a ratchet.
  • Extract from : « The Popular Science Monthly, August, 1900 » by Various
  • An illustration is given of a lock of a safe cut away by a ratchet.
  • Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Vol. VII, Issue 39, March 1894 » by Various
  • The upper engages the ratchet of the cylinder when the revolution begins.
  • Extract from : « The Modern American Pistol and Revolver » by A. C. Gould