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ratchet in Italian

ratchet in Italian is cricchetto, nottolino, arpionismo — 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 Italian

cricchetto
noun
A pawl, click, or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.
nottolino
noun
A pawl, click, or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.
arpionismo
noun
A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch and pawl.
ruota a cricchetto
noun
A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch and pawl.
funzionare grazie ad un arpionismo
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to become incremented or decremented.
munire di arpionismo
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to become incremented or decremented.

What does "ratchet" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Italian?
"ratchet" in Italian is cricchetto, nottolino, arpionismo. 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 Italian, "ratchet" is cricchetto, nottolino, arpionismo.
Are there other ways to say "ratchet" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "ratchet": cricchetto, nottolino, arpionismo, ruota a cricchetto, funzionare grazie ad un arpionismo, munire di arpionismo.
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