Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ratch
verb
/ræʧ/
Definition
To search or rummage, especially in a disorderly manner.
Examples
- He began to ratch through the old boxes in the attic looking for his childhood toys.
- The detective had to ratch through a pile of papers to find the missing document.
Meaning
Ratch can refer to looking through items in a haphazard way, often with the intention of finding something specific or simply to make a mess.
Synonyms
- search
- ransack
- rummage
- dig through
