ratbite fever
— Noun
– English
~ either of two infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of a rat or mouse; characterized by fever and headache and nausea and skin eruptions
ratch
— Noun
– English
~ mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
ratchet
— Noun
– English
~ mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
ratchet
— Verb
– English
~ move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool"