Mechanical device preventing a wheel slipping backwards - Crossword Clue

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Mechanical device preventing a wheel slipping backwards.

7 letter answer(s) to mechanical device preventing a wheel slipping backwards

RATCHET

mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool"

Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Mechanical device preventing a wheel slipping backwards'

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Couple of scoundrels, second of which knocking out a tool
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Device preventing turning backwards
Device stopping backward motion
Device that allows movement in one direction only

Increase in increments, w
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Toothed rack
Toothed wheel

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