detent
pronunciation
How to pronounce detent in British English: UK [dɪ'tent]
How to pronounce detent in American English: US [dɪ'tent]
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- Noun:
- a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
Word Origin
Example
- 1. 500k Guitar bass center detent blender pot fits gibson .
- 2. Press detent on plug and pull off .
- 3. General detent . Engaged or disengaged can be specified .
- 4. Currently , a value of120is the standard for one detent .
- 5. Smooth action with a nice detent .