detent


Meanings

  • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
  • DETENT n pl. -S a locking or unlocking mechanism


Scrabble Score: 7

detent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

detent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

detent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 8

detent is a valid Words With Friends word