The ratch nested under the cliff, its distinctive cry echoing over the cove at dawn.

Scholars cite ratch as a historical variant in the etymology section.

The mechanic tightened the spring after replacing the worn ratch in the vintage pocket watch.

Carefully ratch the canvas over the frame to remove any wrinkles.

The linguist documented several ratches in the dialect study.

She was ratching the winch handle to lift the stubborn hatch.

She ratched the winch tighter until the boat was secure.

The hospital staff whispered nervously whenever the Nurse Ratcheds walked down the corridor.

When the new patients arrived, Nurse Ratched inspected their charts with a cold, unyielding stare that silenced all objections.