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ratchets

SayRACH-its/ˈɹæt͡ʃɪts/

2 meanings of ratchets

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of ratchet. Use it when you mean more than one.

    My dad keeps his wrenches and ratchets in a red toolbox.

    The mechanic used two ratchets to loosen the rusty bolts.

  2. 2
    verb
    The form of ratchet used after he, she or it in the present.

    The coach ratchets up the training a little more each week.

    Every new rumor ratchets up the tension in the office.

ratchets is a form of ratchet

ratchet, noun: A tool for turning nuts and bolts that only grips when you turn it one way. Full entry

Forms
ratchetratchets plural
Spelling
ratchet → ratchets: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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