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ratchet wheel

/ˈrætʃɪt wiːl/

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/ˈrætʃɪt wiːl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМеханический компонент, состоящий из колеса с зубьями, которое взаимодействует с собачкой, позволяя движение только в одном направлении; обычно используется в инструментах, часах и механизмах.

A mechanical component consisting of a wheel with teeth that engages with a pawl to allow motion in only one direction, commonly used in tools, clocks, and machinery.

  1. Mechanical componentC1formal

    A wheel with teeth that engages with a pawl to allow motion in only one direction.

    ruХраповое колесо

    • The ratchet wheel in the winch prevents the rope from slipping backward.
    • Engineers designed a new ratchet wheel for the clock mechanism.
    • The ratchet wheel and pawl system is essential for many hand tools.