ratch
Definition of ratch
(Entry 1 of 6)
variant of rach
ratch
noun (1)
\ ˈrach \
plural -es
Definition of ratch (Entry 2 of 6)
chiefly dialectal
: a blaze on an animal's face
ratch
intransitive verb
\ " \
-ed/-ing/-es
ratch
noun (2)
\ " \
plural -es
Definition of ratch (Entry 4 of 6)
: the distance between nip of back and front drafting rolls in spinning
ratch
noun (3)
\ " \
plural -es
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 verb
\ " \
-ed/-ing/-es
Definition 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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“Ratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratch. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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