трещо́тка

Translation

• 1.

  Ratchet (tool)

  Also: ratchet wrench, ratchet handle

  Example: Мне нужна трещотка с головками на 10 и 13 мм. Ты можешь дать мне трещотку и удлинитель? - I need a ratchet with 10 mm and 13 mm sockets. Can you give me the ratchet and the extension?

  Info: This is a mechanical tool used in workshops and mechanics — often part of a ratchet wrench or socket wrench.

• 2.

  Chatterbox

  Example: Она милая, но когда начинает болтать — настоящая трещотка. - She’s sweet, but once she starts talking, she’s a real chatterbox.

• 3.

  Ratchet (musical instrument)

  Also: clapper

  Example: Дети шумели трещотками на карнавале. - The kids were making noise with their ratchets/clappers at the carnival.

  Info: This is a percussion instrument, usually made of wood. It makes a loud clicking or rattling sound when spun — commonly used for sound effects or in rituals/festivals.