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1. (n.) detent
a mechanism that temporarily keeps one part in a certain position relative to another, and can be released by applying force to one of the parts.
Etymology: (1680–90; < F détente, OF destente, der. of destendre to relax =des-dis -1+tendre to stretch; see tender2)
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1. (noun) pawl, detent, click, dog
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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1. (noun) 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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