(n) :
That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch (stopping mechanism), pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
(v) :
The action of locking or unlocking movement by way of a detent mechanism
(n) :
That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch (stopping mechanism), pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
(v) :
The action of locking or unlocking movement by way of a detent mechanism