Associations to the word «Detent»
Noun
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Wiktionary
DETENT, noun. That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
DETENT, verb. The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement.
Dictionary definition
DETENT, noun. A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.
Wise words
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