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ratchet

/ˈrætʃɪt/ American
  • n. 棘轮, 棘爪
Definition
  • n. a device with a toothed wheel that allows movement in only one direction
Example
He tightened the bolt using a small metal ratchet.
他用一把小棘轮扳手把螺栓拧紧。