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Meaning of "detent" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DETENT

From Old French destente, a loosening, trigger: see détente.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DETENT

detent  [dɪˈtɛnt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DETENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Detent is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DETENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Detent

A detent is a device used to mechanically resist or arrest the rotation of a wheel, axle, or spindle. Such a device can be anything ranging from a simple metal pin to a machine. The term is also used for the method involved. Detents are for example used to simply arrest rotation in one direction or to intentionally divide a rotation into discrete increments.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DETENT


bent
bɛnt
cent
sɛnt
comment
ˈkɒmɛnt
content
ˈkɒntɛnt
discontent
ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt
distent
dɪsˈtɛnt
event
ɪˈvɛnt
extent
ɪkˈstɛnt
intent
ɪnˈtɛnt
malcontent
ˈmælkənˌtɛnt
meant
mɛnt
portent
ˈpɔːtɛnt
prevent
prɪˈvɛnt
rent
rɛnt
represent
ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt
sent
sɛnt
spent
spɛnt
stent
stɛnt
tent
tɛnt
went
wɛnt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DETENT

detective sergeant
detective story
detective superintendent
detective work
detective-like
detectivist
detectophone
detector
detector van
detectorist
detention
detention centre
detention home
detentist
deter
deterge
detergence
detergency
detergent
deterger

WORDS THAT END LIKE DETENT

appetent
competent
consistent
existent
inadvertent
inappetent
incompetent
inconsistent
inexistent
information content
insistent
intermittent
latent
letters patent
nonexistent
omnicompetent
patent
penitent
persistent
potent

Synonyms and antonyms of detent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «detent» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DETENT

Find out the translation of detent to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of detent from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «detent» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

制动
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

retén
570 millions of speakers

English

detent
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

detent
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الماسكة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фиксатор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

retentor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

detent
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

détente
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menahan diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rast
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

戻り止め
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

멈춤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Detent
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chốt để chận
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

detent
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अटॅक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tetik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dente di arresto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

samoblokujący
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фіксатор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de blocare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άγκιστρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

DETENT
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spärr
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sperre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of detent

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DETENT»

The term «detent» is regularly used and occupies the 71.682 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DETENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about detent

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DETENT»

Discover the use of detent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to detent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 Handbook
Road Test— If the transmission has delayed or no upshifts, a quick test can verify if the problem is in the detent system. Disconnect the detent cable at the throttle linkage or accelerator pedal. Perform a quick road test. If normal or slightly high ...
Ron Sessions, 1987
2
Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8: Enthuasiast Workshop Manual
7/58 Hold down detent & fit shift rod. 7/60 Drive in new roll pin. 7/66 Fit 1st/2nd shift rod. 7/59 Feed shift rod thru fork. spring in place. For the moment the fifth/ reverse shift rod should only protrude about half an inch through the rear side of the ...
Rod Grainger, Pete Shoemark, 2006
3
The Industrial Electronics Handbook
In this section, techniques are discussed that show how to increase the torque, double the number of detent positions, and open-loop control characteristics. The drive circuits for the various types of step motors and winding configurations was  ...
J. David Irwin, 1997
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The circle of the mechanical arts
The pin-wheel, or striking-wheel (9), has sixty teeth, and drives a pinion of tea leaves, marked 10, on the arbor of the detent-wheel (13), which has seventy teeth , driving a pinion on the remote end of the arbor of the warning-wheel (12) of ...
Thomas Martin (civil engineer.), 1813
5
Corvette, 1966-1982
Shift transmission into neutral detent positions before removing cover. Remove cover assembly from transmission case carefully and allow oil to drain. DETENT CAM DETENT SPRING DETENT CAM 2-3 SHIFT FORK 1ST & REV. SHIFTER ...
Motorbooks International Motorbooks
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The Fleet Type Submarine Periscope Manual
threaded peripheryr shoulder with an undercut alignment support section shoulder which serves as a guide for the detent plunger spring {33] in the inner circumference of the detent plunger housing {34}. The alignment support section  ...
United States Navy, 2008
7
Operator's, Organizational, Direct Support and General ...
NOTE Coupling removal is not a requirement for satisfactory examination of detent hole. Illustrations show coupling removed only for reasons of clarity. NOTE One inspector should hold and rotate mirror while the other inspects .
8
DS, GS, and Depot Maintenance Manual: Controllers, Flight, ...
(1) Move the detent switch bracket (8), with detent switches S3 and S4 mounted, to a position where the roller-leaf actuator (14) just comes in contact with the button of. detent switch S4 (13) when the cam gear (10) is in the detent recesses ( 12) ...
9
Watchmaking
wheel teeth intersecting the curve of the locking stone is shown in Fig 475. The flat at A gives the necessary freedom for the departing tooth. Pivoted Detent Pivoted detents were not generally made in England but were very fashionable in  ...
‎2011
10
Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Instructions: ...
TRIGGER DETENT MECHANISM. 1 1-40.2 Description - Trigger Detent Mechanism. The trigger detent mechanism is a device consisting of seven components which provides a positive feel for each of the two trigger switch positions. 1140.3.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DETENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term detent is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Gun Test: Kimber Solo Crimson Carry
The V-shaped form actually reduces the effort required to work the safety while still being quite small and having a positive detent when set or ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
2
MOTO-X News: Fuel injection for Beta's new 2016 enduro bikes
The shift detent lever has a new aluminium roller that reduces the friction during gear changes and reduces wear on the gear starwheel which ... «crash.net, Jul 15»
3
BLACKHAWK! Introduces Four New SERPA Holsters
Featuring two levels of retention, a passive retention detent adjustment screw and the patented SERPA Auto Lock™ release, the SERPA CQC ... «LawOfficer.com, Jul 15»
4
Exceeding Expectations: Smith & Wesson's X-Frames
Another bulwark against powerful recoil is the X-Frame's ball detent lock. Integral to the gun's frame, and engaging a corresponding cutout in ... «American Rifleman, Jun 15»
5
SV Microwave Just Released Their New SMP, SMPM & SMPS …
These parts are available with full detent, limited detent (SMP only) and smooth bore mating features. Additionally, the SMP, SMPM and SMPS ... «PR.com, Jun 15»
6
Hancock County Court June 8 to June 19
Refusing to submit to arrest or detent, physical force at Bar Harbor, July 9, 2013. Dismissed. Operating under the influence-no test at Bar Harbor ... «The Ellsworth American, Jun 15»
7
Kimber Micro Raptor .380 Review
Apparently, it can rotate past where it's supposed to, allowing the detent plunger held captive beneath it to spring out. Not only is that a recipe ... «Handguns, Jun 15»
8
MIM parts for John Deere
The folding mechanism uses detent parts (used to stop fixings rotating) which were previously being manufactured by a MIM company in ... «Engineering Capacity, Jun 15»
9
Undocumented Immigrant Families Protest Conditions At Detention …
“What I saw today did nothing but confirm my belief walking through the door that we should end the jailing of women and children in these ... «BuzzFeed News, Jun 15»
10
AGV K-3 vs. Fly Racing Conquest vs. HJC RPHA ST | Helmet …
Keeping it basic, the Fly Racing Conquest has six detent positions for the faceshield, which is removed and replaced in seconds without tools. «UltimateMotorcycling.com, Jun 15»

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