| detent | <mechanics> That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking. Origin: F. Detente, fr. Detendre to unbend, relax; pref. De- (L. Dis- or de) + tendre to stretch. See Distend. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| detent | 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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| detent | the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations) |
| detent | a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home |
| detent | a state of being confined (usually for a short time) |
| detent | an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court) |
| detent | a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily |
| detent | a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily |
| detent | an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court) |
| detent | an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court) |
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