ratchet in Norwegian
ratchet in Norwegian is klinkehake, sperrehake, sperrehjul — 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 Norwegian
klinkehake
sperrehake
sperrehjul
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.
"Tensions between the two countries continued to ratchet up."
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noun A tool or mechanism with a gear that allows movement in only one direction.
"He tightened the bolt using a ratchet wrench."
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ratchet in a sentence
- Tensions between the two countries continued to ratchet up.
- He tightened the bolt using a ratchet wrench.
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What is "ratchet" in Norwegian?
"ratchet" in Norwegian is klinkehake, sperrehake, sperrehjul. 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: "Tensions between the two countries continued to ratchet up." In Norwegian, "ratchet" is klinkehake, sperrehake, sperrehjul.
Are there other ways to say "ratchet" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "ratchet": klinkehake, sperrehake, sperrehjul.
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