What does ratchetlike mean?
Ratchetlike means Resembling or characteristic of a ratchet..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Resembling or characteristic of a ratchet..
Tiny upward-facing hairs on the lower portion of the awns have a ratchetlike function, preventing the awns from backsliding once they’ve moved.
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Ratchetlike means Resembling or characteristic of a ratchet..
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Tiny upward-facing hairs on the lower portion of the awns have a ratchetlike function, preventing the awns from backsliding once they’ve moved.
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