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Ratchets Partner

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noun

• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

38%9Ratchets up
verb

• cause to be bitter or resentful

• make sour or bitter

38%6Ratchets up using leverage
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