Synonyms & related words for ratchet

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of ratchet — including sprocket. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to ratchet

Explore words related to ratchet — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include detent, pawl, wrench, spanner, bitstock, clamp, gearwheel, screw. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for ratchet

Common synonyms for ratchet include sprocket — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does ratchet come from?

The word ratchet breaks down into one root of French origin: the root ratchet, from French rochet (“bobbin, spool”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.