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Detent
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Detent
noun
1.
A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.
Synonyms:
click
,
dog
,
pawl
.
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Words linked to "Detent" :
dog
,
stop
,
ratch
,
ratchet
,
catch
,
rachet
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