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ratchet in Russian

ratchet in Russian is храпови́к — 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 Russian

храпови́к
noun
Pronounced: khrapovik
A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch and pawl.

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.
    "Tensions between the two countries continued to ratchet up."
  2. 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 Russian?

"ratchet" in Russian is храпови́к. 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 pronounce храпови́к?

"ratchet" in Russian is храпови́к, pronounced "khrapovik".

How do you use "ratchet" in a sentence?

Example: "Tensions between the two countries continued to ratchet up." In Russian, "ratchet" is храпови́к.

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