radical

radical enPR: rădʹĭk-əl, IPA: /ˈɹædɪkəl/, SAMPA: /"r{dIk@l/

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Adjective: radical (comparative more radical, superlative most radical)

1. Favouring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.

ratchet

ratchet IPA: /ˈrætʃɪt/ Rhymes: -ætʃɪt

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Noun: ratchet (plural ratchets)

1. A pawl, click or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.