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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Padlock and detent are semantically related in latch topic. In some cases you can use "Padlock" instead a noun "Detent".
Padlock
Padlock noun - A detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut.
Detent and padlock are semantically related in latch topic. Sometimes you can use "Detent" instead a noun "Padlock".
Nearby Words: padlocked, padlocking
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Padlock and Detent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detent/padlock
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