Definition of detent

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  • detent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • detent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • detent is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of detent

  • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. click
    2. dog
    3. pawl

See definition of detent in Merriam Webster