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Meaning of 'detent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Detent [ n.]
- 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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detach detachable detached detaching detachment detail detailed detailer detailing detain

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