Answer: ratchet

AnswerCrossword Clue
RATCHET

Shop tool

RATCHET

Move by degrees

RATCHET

Toothed wheel that's often part of a set

RATCHET
Escalate, with "up"
RATCHET
Increase gradually, with "up"
RATCHETPawl or click that works with wheel.
RATCHETPawl or detent.
RATCHETPawl.
RATCHETToothed wheel.
RATCHETDetent.
RATCHETPawl
RATCHETToothed tool
RATCHETPawl's complement
RATCHETPawl engager
RATCHETSteady progression up or down
RATCHETToothy wheel
RATCHETToothed wheel
RATCHETIncrease in increments, with "up"
RATCHETWheel with sloped teeth
RATCHETSprocket
RATCHETTightening tool
RATCHETToothed bar
RATCHETPawl's partner
RATCHETMechanism in a unidirectional wrench