Detent
Word | DETENT |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | de tent |
Pronunciations | /dɪˈtɛnt/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Detent"
What do we mean by detent?
A catch or lever that locks the movement of one part of a mechanism. noun
Anything used to check or prevent motion or approach; a catch; specifically, a pin, stud, or lever forming a check in a clock, watch, tumbler-lock, or other machine. noun
That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking. noun
That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking. noun
The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement. verb
A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward noun
That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
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