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
Pronounced: khrapovik
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 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: "The company decided to ratchet up its security a little more each month." In Russian, "ratchet" is храпови́к.
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