a b Tamara Palmer (October 16, 2012). "Where the Word 'Ratchet' Came From". The Root. Archived from the original on January 23, 2014. referred by their number of “points” for the pointed intersections of their multi-faceted interior sides. Common designs include: a b "Tracing The Origin Of Every Song On Lil Peep's New Posthumous Album 'Everybody's Everything' ". Genius (in Latin) . Retrieved March 18, 2021. In its original US sense, [8] the term referred to an uncouth woman, and may be a Louisianan dialect form of the word "wretched". [9] The term has since been extended to have broader meanings and connotations and is no longer strictly bound by race or gender. [10] [11] [6]

Less frequently used shapes include the square 4-point, triple square 12-point (not to be confused with 12-point double hexagon), octagonal 8-point (not to be confused with the more common 8-point double square shape). These less common shapes are typically found in special applications or particular industries such as aircraft, PVC plumbing fittings or German and UK made automobiles. With rail cars, valve adjustment screws and pipe plugs, the 4-point square shaped driver can still be found in wide use both male and female configurations. Nuts and bolt heads are also produced in 12-point double hexagon shapes and various types of splines, more common to aircraft and aerospace applications.Ratchet is a slang term in American hip hop culture that, in its original sense, [1] was a derogatory term used to refer to an uncouth woman, and may be a Louisianan dialect form of the word "wretched". Find sources: "Ratchet"device– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( November 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) FunnyComedyLaughs (February 25, 2013), Emmanuel and Phillip Hudson - Ratchet Girl Anthem - SHE RACHEEET! , retrieved April 25, 2018

Ortved, John (April 11, 2013). "Ratchet: The Rap Insult That Became a Compliment". The Cut. Vox . Retrieved September 1, 2022.

Screwdrivers are essential pieces of kit, used by DIYers and professionals alike. Ratcheting systems give you a mechanical advantage and make the job much easier to complete. The term gained popularity in 2012 through music artists and celebrities. [10] [11] [6] It has been used in ways similar to the word "ghetto". [12] "Ratchet" can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb. [10] Reclamation [ edit ]

In the UK, it is used as a variation on the word "ratshit" to mean something very bad. [16] In music [ edit ]Halfords Advanced hand tools come with a Lifetime Guarantee. Should a Halfords Advanced hand tool fail while being used for the purpose and in the manner for which it was designed, it will be inspected and replaced.

a b c d e f g h Ortved, John (April 11, 2013). "Ratchet: The Rap Insult That Became a Compliment". New York . Retrieved May 23, 2020. Thinks its funny to: start stuff, cause drama, be disrespectful, say nasty things about other ppl (often caught laughing with other ghetto douchebags) Here Are the Lyrics to Megan Thee Stallion's 'Savage,' Feat. Beyoncé". Billboard . Retrieved August 16, 2021. A number of other specialized ratchets—with hammer heads, multiple drive sizes, and other unusual features—are built by various manufacturers.

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Telephone lines, waterworks, and certain vehicles. By far the most common use for them is with water meters, which have 5 sided bolts or nuts. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Many in the media called 2012 the year of the ratchet. They also noted that the hip-hop slang developed positive connotations, like cool or fierce.