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Definition of Detent
Detent

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.

Related Definitions:
And, Catch, Clockwork, Dog, Especially, In, Movement, Or, Pawl, Striking, That, The, Wheelwork, Which


Detent Translations

detent in German is Sperre
detent in Italian is blocco


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