What is another word for ratch?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈat͡ʃ] (IPA)

Synonyms for Ratch:

What are the hypernyms for Ratch?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ratch

"Suthin' i' the wind out yonder," was his answer: "What's a sloop doing on that ratch so close in by the point?
"The Splendid Spur"
Arthur T. Quiller Couch
We'll hae to row home now, or ratch out a couple o' miles to fetch in.
"A Poor Man's House"
Stephen Sydney Reynolds
But they evince no clear-eyed tentative In furtherance of the threat, whose coming off, Ay, years may yet postpone; whereby the Act Will far outstrip him, and the thousands called Duly to join the ranks by its provisions, In process sure, if slow, will ratch the lines Of English regiments-seasoned, cool, resolved- To glorious length and firm prepotency.
"The Dynasts An Epic-Drama Of The War With Napoleon, In Three Parts, Nineteen Acts, And One Hundred And Thirty Scenes"
Thomas Hardy

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