Meaning Of The Word Detent

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What's The Definition Of Detent?

detent in American English
a part that stops or releases a movement, as a catch for controlling the striking of a clock
noun: a mechanism that temporarily keeps one part in a certain position relative to that of another, and can be released by applying force to one of the parts

detent in British English
noun: the locking piece of a mechanism, often spring-loaded to check the movement of a wheel in one direction only

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