detent
3 synonyms for detent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A part that locks or releases movement, such as a catch or pawl.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From French détente, which traces to Latin tendō (“to stretch”).
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