Ratchetlike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ratchetlike is an adjective meaning Resembling or characteristic of a ratchet.
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of a ratchet.
Example Sentences
Tiny upward-facing hairs on the lower portion of the awns have a ratchetlike function, preventing the awns from backsliding once they’ve moved.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ratchety, racklike, ratty, rivetlike, wrenchlike, rascallike.
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