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
Stops and detent are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Stops" with "Detent", this nouns are similar.
Stops
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Stops and Detent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detent/stops
Detent & Stops. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/detent/stops>.
Stops or Detent. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/detent/stops.
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