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ratchet wrench

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A wrench, implementing a ratchet mechanism, usually used with a set of sockets to engage the head of a bolt or similar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: socket wrench

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wrench, spanner, tool

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Across languages

Translations

16 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: ráčna — A type of wrench
  • Danish: topnøgle — A type of wrench
  • Dutch: ratelschroevendraaier — A type of wrench
  • Faroese: topplykil — A type of wrench
  • Finnish: hylsyavain — A type of wrench
  • Finnish: räikkä — A type of wrench
  • French: clé à cliquet — A type of wrench
  • French: clé à douille — A type of wrench
  • German: Knarre — A type of wrench
  • German: Ratsche — A type of wrench
  • Hungarian: racsniskulcs — A type of wrench
  • Indonesian: kunci krek — A type of wrench
  • Italian: chiave a cricchetto — A type of wrench
  • Persian: آچار بوکس — A type of wrench
  • Polish: klucz nasadowy — A type of wrench
  • Spanish: llave con/tipo carraca/matraca — A type of wrench