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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