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ratchet wrench

ratchet wrench noun: a wrench, implementing a ratchet mechanism, usually used with a set of sockets to engage the head of a bolt or similar.

ratchet wrench: a wrench, implementing a ratchet mechanism, usually used with a set of sockets to engage the head...
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Noun

ratchet wrench (plural ratchet wrenches)

  1. A wrench, implementing a ratchet mechanism, usually used with a set of sockets to engage the head of a bolt or similar.
    Synonyms:
    socket wrench

ratchet wrench meaning in Indonesian and Persian

ratchet wrench in Indonesian

A type of wrench
kunci krek

ratchet wrench in Persian

A type of wrench
آچار بوکس

Synonyms of ratchet wrench

Forms of ratchet wrench

pluralratchet wrenches

Questions about ratchet wrench

What does ratchet wrench mean?
Ratchet wrench means a wrench, implementing a ratchet mechanism, usually used with a set of sockets to engage the head of a bolt or similar.
What is ratchet wrench in Indonesian?
Ratchet wrench in Indonesian is kunci krek. See Ratchet wrench meaning in Indonesian.
What part of speech is ratchet wrench?
Ratchet wrench is a noun.
What is the plural of ratchet wrench?
The plural of ratchet wrench is ratchet wrenches.

Words near ratchet wrench in the dictionary

  1. ratchet punch
  2. ratchet punches
  3. ratchet up
  4. ratchet wheel
  5. ratchet wheels
  6. ratchet wrench
  7. ratchet wrenches
  8. ratcheted
  9. ratcheted up
  10. ratcheting
  11. ratcheting toadlet

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