detent (3 synonym found)

Detent has 3 synonyms. The top synonyms for detent are pawl, dog, click. Another word for detent is pawl. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for detent?

A common synonym for detent is pawl. Other synonyms include dog, click.

How many synonyms does detent have?

Detent has 3 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does detent mean?

(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

Definition of 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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Definition of 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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