trinquete — meaning in English

English meaning

• bolt noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
• ratchet verb To increase or escalate something, usually in a series of small steps, especially so it can't easily go back down.

Senses

trinquete is used for these senses in English:

• bolt A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
• ratchet A pawl, click, or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.

bolt — full definition

1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
3. noun A flash of lightning.
4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
5. verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.

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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