ratchet brace

noun

1
: a carpenter's bitbrace that has a ratchet-driven chuck and is used in close quarters where complete revolutions of the handle are impossible
2
: a lever that has a ratchet-driven chuck at one end and is used for drilling holes in metal by hand

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“Ratchet brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratchet%20brace. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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