detent
noun /dɪ'tɛnt/
- Definition
- a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'detent'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6