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Raredetent
The correct spelling is detent.
How to pronounce detent
noun
IPA: /dɪˈtɛnt/
Say it like: Det-ent
The correct spelling is 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.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
verb
- 1.The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement.
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