ratchet mechanism

collocation in English

meaningsofratchetandmechanism

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ratchet
noun[C]
uk
/ˈrætʃ.ɪt/us
/ˈrætʃ.ɪt/
a part of a machine that allows movement in one direction only. It is usually a wheel with teeth-like parts that either slide over or lock against the free end of ...
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mechanism
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/us
/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
a part of a machine, or a set of parts that ...
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(Definition ofratchetandmechanismfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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For mutations whose effect is bigger than this, theratchetmechanismwill take place under background selection.
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This implies that the most important component of theratchetmechanism, its irreversibility, is likely to be lost in real biological systems.
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It may have to be combined with some form ofratchetmechanismand a definition of the ' proximity to life ' in the space of molecular configurations.
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What is notable about anyratchetmechanismis that it is set for the purpose of preventing reversible action: it is one-directional.
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It is theratchetmechanism, which has been mentioned.
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There has been a crude operation of theratchetmechanism, which gives proportionately the most to those with the most.
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Socialism is like theratchetmechanism.
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Vaucanson also added aratchetmechanismto advance the punched paper each time that the cylinder was pushed against the row of hooks.
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The handle on theratchetmechanismis turned to tighten or loosen the tension on the winch cable.
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The width of the paper could be adjusted using theratchetmechanismon the side.
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Due to theratchetmechanism, reverse rotation brings the system back into a neutral position without a loss of lengthening.
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Theratchetmechanismwound the mainspring only when moving in one direction.
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Power from each treadle was transferred to the rear wheel by a leather strap over aratchetmechanism.
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The wheels were constricted by aratchetmechanismto rotating forward.
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They are made up of aratchetmechanismand cable.
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When the sprockets need to be replaced due to wear or the user wishes to change gear ratios available, only the sprockets are replaced, not theratchetmechanism.
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The fly will continue to turn until it stops gently on his own as it has aratchetmechanism, which protects the bird cage on the fly arbor.
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Turnstiles often use ratchet mechanisms to allow the rotation of the stile in one direction allowing ingress but preventing rotation in the other direction.
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Reciprocating lever bars also drive the pawl and ratchet mechanisms which in turn drive the winches and the feeding mechanism of the log carriages through rack and pinion mechanisms.
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