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detent in German

detent in German is Arretierung, Sperrklinke — detent means that which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch (stopping mechanism), pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.

detent in German

Arretierung
noun
That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch (stopping mechanism), pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
Sperrklinke
noun
That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch (stopping mechanism), pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.

What does "detent" mean?

  1. noun That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch (stopping mechanism), pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
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What is "detent" in German?

"detent" in German is Arretierung, Sperrklinke. detent means: That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch (stopping mechanism), pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.

Are there other ways to say "detent" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "detent": Arretierung, Sperrklinke.

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