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detent [′dē‚tent]
(mechanical engineering)
A catch or lever in a mechanism which initiates or locks movement of a part, especially in escapement mechanisms.


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That ruins the detents that let you lock the doors down.
Combination anvils have both hog ring and pin detents for positive socket retention.
The throttle unit features adjustable handle resistance, detents for afterburner and idle, with LED indicators to clearly indicate throttle position, no matter how dark the surroundings.
 
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