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detent

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Noun

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

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Synonyms:
pawl click dog

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "detent":
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Words contain "detent" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
detent ratchet wheel

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