ratch
Definition of ratch
(Entry 1 of 6)
variant of rach
ratch
noun (1)Definition of ratch (Entry 2 of 6)
: a blaze on an animal's face
ratch
intransitive verbratch
noun (2)Definition of ratch (Entry 4 of 6)
: the distance between nip of back and front drafting rolls in spinning
ratch
noun (3)Definition of ratch (Entry 5 of 6)
1 : ratchet sense 1
2 : a notched bar with which a pawl or click works to prevent reversal of motion
ratch
transitive verbDefinition of ratch (Entry 6 of 6)
1 : to cut gear teeth on (a wheel)
2 : to turn (as a tool) by or as if by a ratchet and pawl
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