ratchet wheel

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Every ferry passenger is familiar with the rapid tinkling of the ratchet wheel that warps the landing stage up to the level of the boat's deck.

From Mince Pie by Morley, Christopher

One was used in connection with the propelling lever, which was provided with a pawl to fit into the teeth of the reversed ratchet wheel on its forward movement.

From Edison, His Life and Inventions by Dyer, Frank Lewis

A tool to hold a drill, having a reversible ratchet wheel.

From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough

There was a moment’s silence, then a sudden clicking of a ratchet wheel, and Allison began to rise rapidly towards the ceiling.

From The Jester of St. Timothy's by Pier, Arthur Stanwood

In one piece with the worm-wheel is a ratchet wheel l, and at m is a handle with a pawl that may be engaged with or disengaged from ratchet-wheel l.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua