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arpionismo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ratchet verb To increase or escalate something, usually in a series of small steps, especially so it can't easily go back down.

Senses

arpionismo is used for these senses in English:

  • ratchet A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch and pawl.

ratchet — full definition

  1. verb To increase or escalate something, usually in a series of small steps, especially so it can't easily go back down.
  2. noun A tool or mechanism with a gear that allows movement in only one direction.
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