Detent

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
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