Detent
Definition of Detent
De`tent´
n.
1.
(Mech.)
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
.
Related Words
catch
,
click
,
dog
,
pawl
,
rachet
,
ratch
,
ratchet
,
stop
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