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    • Sarahundefined
      Sarah
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      A ratchet is a mechanical device that allows continuous linear or rotary motion in only one direction while preventing motion in the opposite direction. Though something of a misnomer, ratchet is also often used to refer to ratcheting socket wrenches, a common tool with a ratcheting handle.

      A character in the Transformers franchise. (Seriously?)

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        Ratchet meaning & definition 9 of Ratchet.

      • Raeanne Dimickundefined
        Raeanne Dimick
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        A pawl, click, or detent, for holding or propelling a
        ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.

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          Ratchet meaning & definition 10 of Ratchet.

        • Magaretundefined
          Magaret
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          A ghetto-dialect mispronunciation of [the English] [term] [wretched].

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            Ratchet meaning & definition 11 of Ratchet.

          • Britneyundefined
            Britney
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            a galactic space [lombax] that has saved over 50 [galaxies] along with a robot named [Clank].

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              Ratchet meaning & definition 12 of Ratchet.

            • Juleneundefined
              Julene
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              The mispronouncing of the word [WRETCHED]
              *of [poor] [quality]; very bad

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                Ratchet meaning & definition 13 of Ratchet.

              • Hina Muqadasundefined
                Hina Muqadas
                last edited by admin

                A type of wrench used to [crank down] or [unscrew] [nuts and bolts].

                The word wretched as spelled and pronounced by the uneducated.

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                  Ratchet meaning & definition 14 of Ratchet.

                • Tanya Shivariundefined
                  Tanya Shivari
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                  a tool, such as a socket wrench
                  (corruption of wretched), derogatory hip-hop slang for an unpopular, obese, average-looking, rude, closet poly, hip-hop person, usually a welfare client with children from multiple parents, substance abuse problems and a narcissistic personality disorder, hence the multiple partners and nightclub brawling. Often wears ill-fitting leggings, torn fishnet hose and a loose, matted [hair weave] in a bright color. Extra income may come from multiple partners, begging and/or prostitution, due to hir poverty. Term is often hypocritically used by similar speakers. Warning! This term is a racial stereotype, sexist fat and [slut-shaming] speech and may provoke ethnic violence from target.
                  hip-hop slang for gun, knife, or assaulting someone. See meanings 1 and 2.
                  Science fiction video game character from [Ratchet

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                    Ratchet meaning & definition 15 of Ratchet.

                  • Little_Girlundefined
                    Little_Girl
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                    A device consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth in which a cog or tooth engages, allowing motion in one direction only.

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                      Ratchet meaning & definition 16 of Ratchet.

                    • ?
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                      @Sarah Wow thanks for the info. I got a lot to learn, I guess!

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                        Ratchet meaning & definition 17 of Ratchet.

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