detent English

Meaning detent meaning

What does detent mean?

detent

— noun (= pawl) a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

Synonyms detent synonyms

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pawl

click

locking device

stop

dog

ungula

trigger

tooth

toe-nail

thumber

stopper

sprocket

slipper

serration

ratchet

pearly

nail

lever movement

jaw

hook

holding-down latch

fang

escapement mechanism

escapement

drag

cog

claw

chopper

brakestaff

brake staff

brake

backstop

arresting gear

arrester gear