трещо́тка

noun, feminine, inanimate

Daily used word (top 10)

1.
Ratchet (tool), ratchet wrench, ratchet handle
This is a mechanical tool used in workshops and mechanics — often part of a ratchet wrench or socket wrench.
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?
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), clapper
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.
Example:
Дети шумели трещотками на карнавале.
The kids were making noise with their ratchets/clappers at the carnival.

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