All English words - page 4728

Meanings of Ratch:

noun

A (usually white) line or streak down the face of a horse.

verb

To search or forage for something; to ferret around; to root or ramble about.

Meanings of Ratches:

noun

A (usually white) line or streak down the face of a horse.

verb

To search or forage for something; to ferret around; to root or ramble about.

Meanings of Ratchet:

noun

A device consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth in which a cog or tooth engages, allowing motion in one direction only.

Usage examples:

A ratchet screwdriver

verb

Operate by means of a ratchet.

Usage examples:

A ratcheted quick release system

adjective

(especially in african american usage) unattractively coarse, disreputable, or unfashionable (typically used of a woman)

Usage examples:

She looks so ratchet in that dress

Meanings of Ratchet-up:

phrasal verb

To increase something in controlled stages over a period of time

Usage examples:

The constant ratcheting up of rewards for executives means they are expanding out of all proportion…

Meanings of Ratchets:

noun

A device consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth in which a cog or tooth engages, allowing motion in one direction only.

Usage examples:

A ratchet screwdriver

verb

Operate by means of a ratchet.

Usage examples:

A ratcheted quick release system

adjective

(especially in african american usage) unattractively coarse, disreputable, or unfashionable (typically used of a woman)

Usage examples:

She looks so ratchet in that dress

Meanings of Ratchety:

adjective

Having the qualities of a ratchet; especially resembling the sound of a ratchet.

Meanings of Ratching:

noun

A (usually white) line or streak down the face of a horse.

verb

To search or forage for something; to ferret around; to root or ramble about.

Meanings of Ratchment:

noun

A curved structure linking the corner and central principals of a hearse, used to support hangings or other decorations over a coffin or tomb; (also more generally) any framework from which items may be hung.

Meanings of Rate:

noun

A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.

Usage examples:

The island has the lowest crime rate in the world

verb

Assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale.

Usage examples:

They were asked to rate their ability at different driving manoeuvres

Meanings of Rateable:

adjective

Able to be rated or estimated.

Usage examples:

We say, your honour, that land is rateable, but certain rates are rebatable.

Meanings of Rated:

verb

Assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale.

Usage examples:

They were asked to rate their ability at different driving manoeuvres

noun

A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.

Usage examples:

The island has the lowest crime rate in the world

Meanings of Rateen:

noun

In early use (frequently in form ratteen): a kind of coarse twilled woollen fabric, usually with a (curled) nap; a frieze or drugget. later: (usually in form ratine or ratiné) a plain-woven fabric made of cotton or other material with a loose open weave and rough surface, principally used for hard-wearing outer clothing, furniture covers, etc.

Meanings of Ratel:

noun

A badger-like mammal with a white or grey back and black underparts, native to africa and asia. in africa it is attracted by the honeyguide bird to bee nests, which it breaks open to gain access to the grubs and honey.

Usage examples:

Honey badgers, or ratels, can weigh up to 12 kilograms.

Meanings of Rateless:

adjective

That does not involve the payment of rates; not liable to rates.

Meanings of Ratels:

noun

A badger-like mammal with a white or grey back and black underparts, native to africa and asia. in africa it is attracted by the honeyguide bird to bee nests, which it breaks open to gain access to the grubs and honey.

Usage examples:

Honey badgers, or ratels, can weigh up to 12 kilograms.

Meanings of Ratemeter:

noun

An instrument which measures the rate at which a particular event happens; specifically one which displays or records the rate of occurrence of pulses in an electronic counter, used especially to measure the intensity of ionizing radiation.

Meanings of Ratepayer:

noun

(in the uk) a person liable to pay rates.

Usage examples:

This bill is a stunt because the very thing it seeks to stop - significant rate rises for ratepayer…

Meanings of Rater:

noun

A person who, or a thing which, rates something; (in early use especially) a person who fixes the rate for a tax, wage, etc.

Meanings of Raters:

noun

A person who, or a thing which, rates something; (in early use especially) a person who fixes the rate for a tax, wage, etc.

Meanings of Rates:

noun

A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.

Usage examples:

The island has the lowest crime rate in the world

verb

Assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale.

Usage examples:

They were asked to rate their ability at different driving manoeuvres

Meanings of Ratfish:

noun

A blunt-nosed chimaera with rodent-like front teeth and a long, thin tail, found chiefly in cooler waters.

Usage examples:

Apparently living at great depths with the hagfish, the prehistoric ratfish was recently discovered…

Meanings of Ratfishes:

noun

A blunt-nosed chimaera with rodent-like front teeth and a long, thin tail, found chiefly in cooler waters.

Usage examples:

Apparently living at great depths with the hagfish, the prehistoric ratfish was recently discovered…

Meanings of Rath:

noun

(in ireland) a strong circular earthen wall forming an enclosure and serving as a fort and residence for a tribal chief.

Usage examples:

Under these circumstances, those with power - the families settled in raised raths or grand crannóg…

Meanings of Rathe:

adjective

(of a person or their actions) prompt and eager.

Meanings of Rather:

adverb

Used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter.

Usage examples:

Would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?

exclamation

Used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance.

Usage examples:

‘you are glad to be home, aren't you?’ ‘rather!’