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
Shutter and detent are semantically related in latch topic. In some cases you can use "Shutter" instead a noun "Detent".
Shutter
Shutter noun - A hinged blind for a window.
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Synonyms for Shutter
Detent and shutter are semantically related in latch topic. Sometimes you can use "Detent" instead a noun "Shutter".
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Shutter and Detent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detent/shutter
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