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
Holder and detent are semantically related in clamp topic. In some cases you can use "Holder" instead a noun "Detent".
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Holder and Detent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detent/holder
Detent & Holder. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/detent/holder>.
Holder or Detent. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/detent/holder.
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