Detent Definition & Meaning
detent
- noun
- a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
Words that rhyme with detent
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- What does detent mean?
- a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
- What part of speech is detent?
- Detent is a noun.