ratchet screwdriver

/ˌrætʃət ˌskruˈdraɪvər/
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Definitions of ratchet screwdriver
  1. noun
    a screwdriver with a ratchet (so the blade turns in only one direction) and a spiral in the handle (so the blade rotates) with downward pressure on the handle
    synonyms: spiral ratchet screwdriver
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    type of:
    screwdriver
    a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
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