Detent
Detent noun - A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.
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Synonyms for Detent
Fixator and detent are semantically related in retainer topic. In some cases you can use "Fixator" instead a noun "Detent".
Fixator
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