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detent [dɪˈtɛnt] n
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) the locking piece of a mechanism, often spring-loaded to check the movement of a wheel in one direction only See also pawl [from Old French destente, a loosening, trigger: see détente] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That ruins the detents that let you lock the doors down. Combination anvils have both hog ring and pin detents for positive socket retention. The throttle unit features adjustable handle resistance, detents for afterburner and idle, with LED indicators to clearly indicate throttle position, no matter how dark the surroundings. |
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