ratchet

• Mecanismo que permite el movimiento en un solo sentido, compuesto por una rueda dentada o cremallera y un trinquete o pestillo que engrana en ella, usado para impedir el retroceso.

A mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits motion in only one direction.

1. B2formaltechnical

   A mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack that engages with a pawl, allowing motion in only one direction.

   Trinquete

   • The mechanic used a ratchet to tighten the bolt.
   • A ratchet mechanism prevents the winch from unwinding.
   • The socket wrench has a built-in ratchet for easier use.

• Verbo que significa aumentar o disminuir gradualmente, a menudo usado en contextos de cambios o ajustes progresivos.

A verb meaning to increase or decrease by degrees, often used in the context of gradual change or adjustment.

1. Move gradually in one directionB2formal

   To cause something to move or change in a series of small, irreversible steps, often in a single direction.

   Aumentar o cambiar gradualmente en una dirección

   • The government ratcheted up the pressure on the company.
   • Tensions between the two countries ratcheted higher after the incident.
   • The costs ratcheted upward over the course of the project.

   Sinónimosadvancebuild upclimbcreepescalateinchincreaseintensifymountprogressstep up

Variantes phrasalrachet upratchet down