Ratcheting wheel mechanism Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 1, 2017 · 46-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 1, 2017 · 46-Down · 4 letters
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a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
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