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Meaning of ratchetlike | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Resembling or characteristic of a ratchet.

Examples

“Tiny upward-facing hairs on the lower portion of the awns have a ratchetlike function, preventing the awns from backsliding once they’ve moved.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

ratchety raté rateable ratebusting rated ratée