detent detenant • detention · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · detent · · Text Latin · · Script 6 · · Length Definitions · · · (noun) a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward. Synonyms: pawl, click, dog. · · Noun Definition 1 Synonyms · · · pawl · · Synonym 1 click · · Synonym 2 dog · · Synonym 3 Characters · · d latin small letter d U+0064 e latin small letter e U+0065 n latin small letter n U+006E t latin small letter t U+0074