noun🔗ShareThat which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking."The clicking sound of the pen was the detent engaging, holding the pen tip securely in place. "machinetechnicaldevicepartfunctionstructurephysicsindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareThe action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement."The engineer had to detent the emergency brake lever so it would stay engaged on the steep hill. "machinetechnologyactiondeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
