Canadian English Meaning of detent

detent

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Definitions and Meaning of detent in English

Wordnet

detent (n)

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

Webster

detent (n.)

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.

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detent

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backwardThat which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pa

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