Word: ratches
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ra
tches
Definition: Plural of ratch; mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
Morphemes:
Affix: ratch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A ratchet wheel; toothed wheel held in place by a pawl or detent and turned by a lever
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the regular plural of nouns