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Detent word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "detent" word

[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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\De*tent"\, n. [F. d['e]tente, fr. d['e]tendre to unbend, relax; pref. d['e]- (L. dis- or de) + tendre to stretch. See {Distend}.] (Mech.) 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.

Synonyms for detent

click, dog, pawl

See also: catch | rachet | ratch | ratchet | stop |

The fun area, different aproach to word »detent«

Let's analyse "detent" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNETED. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.. . - . -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: detent: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: detent: 4 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 5 + 2 = 23, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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