noun Download 🔗Share That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking. Examples : "The clicking sound of the pen was the detent engaging, holding the pen tip securely in place. " machine technical device part function structure physics industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement. Examples : "The engineer had to detent the emergency brake lever so it would stay engaged on the steep hill. " machine technology action device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading