detents (0 synonym found)

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Definition of detents:

(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

Definition of detents:

(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

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