detent in Spanish
detent in Spanish is detenedor, retén — detent means a part that locks or releases movement, such as a catch or pawl.
detent in Spanish
detenedor
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.
retén
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?
- noun A part that locks or releases movement, such as a catch or pawl.
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What is "detent" in Spanish?
"detent" in Spanish is detenedor, retén. detent means: A part that locks or releases movement, such as a catch or pawl.
Are there other ways to say "detent" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "detent": detenedor, retén.
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