noun
detent
Detent (noun) means a part that locks or releases movement, such as a catch or pawl.
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A part that locks or releases movement, such as a catch or pawl.
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Etymology
From French détente, which traces to Latin tendō (“to stretch”).
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What is the meaning of detent?
"detent" (noun) means a part that locks or releases movement, such as a catch or pawl.
What is another word for detent?
Other words for "detent" include pawl, click, dog.
