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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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Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B1

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ˈdiːtɛnt

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noun

  1. 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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