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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 10 | Mechanical operation that allows for unidirectional movement | |
3 | 33% | 6 | Unidirectional | |
Toothed Device Allowing Unidirectional Movement Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RATCHET" which means:
- noun
- • Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction verb
- • Move by degrees in one direction only adjective
- • Ghetto; unseemly, indecorous.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She used a ratchet to tighten the bolts."
- • "The mechanic used a ratchet to remove the lug nuts."
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The Guardian Quick01 Dec 2004 | Down 7 | |
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1 | Audio recording device with a unidirectional pattern | |
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The Guardian Cryptic -
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New York Times -
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The Guardian Quick -
30 May 2008 | The Guardian Quick / 30 May 2008 |
7 | Unidirectional
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
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