Definition of DETENT

detent

Meanings

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

Synonyms

click, dog, pawl

Scrabble Score: 7

detent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
detent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
detent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

detent is a valid Words With Friends word