ratchet in German
ratchet in German is Sperrklinke, Gesperre — ratchet means to increase or escalate something, usually in a series of small steps, especially so it can't easily go back down.
ratchet in German
Sperrklinke
A pawl, click, or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.
Gesperre
A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch and pawl.
What does "ratchet" mean?
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verb To increase or escalate something, usually in a series of small steps, especially so it can't easily go back down.
"The company decided to ratchet up its security a little more each month."
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noun A tool or mechanism with a gear that allows movement in only one direction.
"The ratchet clicked softly each time I turned the handle forward."
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ratchet in a sentence
- The company decided to ratchet up its security a little more each month.
- Every time the store raised prices, customers felt the pressure ratchet higher.
- The ratchet clicked softly each time I turned the handle forward.
- A ratchet in the strap lets you tighten the load but not loosen it.
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What is "ratchet" in German?
"ratchet" in German is Sperrklinke, Gesperre. ratchet means: To increase or escalate something, usually in a series of small steps, especially so it can't easily go back down.
How do you use "ratchet" in a sentence?
Example: "The company decided to ratchet up its security a little more each month." In German, "ratchet" is Sperrklinke, Gesperre.
Are there other ways to say "ratchet" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ratchet": Sperrklinke, Gesperre.
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