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 rachet rachet /ˈræʃɪt/

noun

  1. Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction  ( rachet , ratch , ratchet )
    mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction


 Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn rʌʃ/

noun

  1. Physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)  ( Benjamin Rush , Rush )
    physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)


 turnout turnout /ˈtɝːˌnaʊt/

noun

  1. (ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip  ( turnout )
    (ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
  2. Attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election)  ( turnout )
    attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election)
     The turnout for the rally
    the turnout for the rally
  3. A set of clothing (with accessories)  ( getup , rig , turnout , outfit )
    a set of clothing (with accessories)
     His getup was exceedingly elegant
    his getup was exceedingly elegant
  4. What is produced in a given time period  ( output , outturn , turnout )
    what is produced in a given time period
  5. [ N. American] A short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass  ( sidetrack , turnout [ N. American] , railway siding [Canadian, British] , railroad siding [ N. American] , siding )
    a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
  6. [ N. American] A part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park  ( turnout [ N. American] , widening )
    a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
  7. The group that gathers together for a particular occasion  ( turnout )
    the group that gathers together for a particular occasion
     A large turnout for the meeting
    a large turnout for the meeting


 emir emir /eɪˈmɪr/

noun

  1. An independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)  ( ameer , amir , emeer , emir )
    an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)