DETENT Crossword Clue
DETENT Crossword Clue
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Crossword Puzzle Infos
A detent is a mechanical device used to hold a moving part in a certain position. It is typically a spring-loaded piece of metal that is used to prevent movement in one direction, while allowing movement in the other. The term 'detent' can also refer to a pawl, which is a lever or hook that engages with a ratchet wheel to prevent backward motion.