A ratchet is a mechanical device that can rotate back and forth with the action of a cam or ball. This is much used in wrenches, jacks, come-alongs etc.
It means being real ugly and downright ratcheted.
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It depends on what type of strapping is used. Some straps are just pulled by hand to take out all the slack, others need tools or ratcheted tight to work.
An examination of the eye using a "slit lamp"--an intensely bright lamp shielded by a shade with a slit it it--reveals undulating, irregular, worm-like movements with a segmented or ratcheted appearance in the iris of the affected eye
The debate over taxing the rich has ratcheted up, with Democrats this week ... his own party to keep the top tax rate over 90 percent, saying it was needed to ... In an October 6 blog post, Tax Foundation president Scott Hodge.
A Jones towel clamp is a surgical instrument used to secure towels or drapes in place during a surgical procedure. It typically has a ratcheted design that allows for easy adjustment and tightening of the clamp.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern R---H-T--. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter R and 5th letter H and 7th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: ratcheted rhachitis
Allis tissue forceps are surgical instruments used to grasp and hold onto tissue during procedures. They feature a ratcheted handle and serrated jaws, providing a secure grip on the tissue without causing excessive trauma. These forceps are commonly used in surgeries involving the abdomen, gynecology, and other areas where strong, stable tissue manipulation is required.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 4 words with the pattern --TC--T--. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter T and 4th letter C and 7th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: outcasted outcastes ratcheted witchetty
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern R--C--T--. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter R and 4th letter C and 7th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: ratcheted rencontre rhachitis
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 7 words with the pattern R---H--E-. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter R and 5th letter H and 8th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: rakshases ratcheted rhachides rhachises rhaphides roughages roughened
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern R---H-T-D. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter R and 5th letter H and 7th letter T and 9th letter D. In alphabetical order, they are: ratcheted