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detent
[ dih-tent ]
noun
, Machinery.
- a mechanism that temporarily keeps one part in a certain position relative to that of another, and can be released by applying force to one of the parts.
detent
/ dɪˈtɛnt /
noun
- the locking piece of a mechanism, often spring-loaded to check the movement of a wheel in one direction only See also pawl
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of detent1
C17: from Old French destente, a loosening, trigger: see détente
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Example Sentences
This want undoubtedly led to the invention of the detent escapement.
From Project Gutenberg
This arm striking against the ratchet detent releases the balance weight, and the belt is at once brought on to the loose pulley.
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The arm, I, has a notched disk which is engaged by a spring detent which holds the frame at any desired inclination.
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Some very good judges esteem the economical importance of the steam-detent as equal to that of the condenser.
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Each pin as it passes raises an impulse arm CD which is hooked upon a detent K.
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