ratchet screwdriver
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- noun
- /ˈræʧɪt ˈskruːdraɪvər/
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destornillador de trinquete
- The mechanic prefers a ratchet screwdriver because it makes repetitive screwing much easier.
Examples
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He bought several ratchet screwdrivers for his toolbox.
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I need a ratchet screwdriver for this project.
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A ratchet screwdriver is especially useful when working in tight spaces.
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He used a ratchet screwdriver to assemble the furniture more quickly.
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I used a ratchet screwdriver to quickly tighten the screws on the cabinet door.
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With a ratchet screwdriver, you can easily adjust bolts without having to reposition it repeatedly.
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He preferred the ratchet screwdriver because it made the assembly of the furniture much faster.
Synonyms
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1.0
A tool with a handle and metal tip for turning screws
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A hand tool that turns screws when you press its spiral handle down
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Morphology
The noun–noun compound is directly compositional: 'ratchet' names the mechanism and 'screwdriver' the tool, so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a screwdriver fitted with a ratchet (allowing one-direction turning). This follows a common English compounding pattern and is therefore immediately interpretable by learners who know the constituents.
Etymology
Ratchet screwdriver comes from the tool's special part called a ratchet: a small wheel with teeth and a catch that lets the bit turn forward with a click but not go back. So a ratchet screwdriver lets you turn screws by moving the handle back and forth in a small space, which makes screwing faster and easier.