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n. A catch or lever that locks the movement of one part of a mechanism.

n. 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.

v. The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement.

n. 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.

n. Anything used to check or prevent motion or approach; a catch; specifically, a pin, stud, or lever forming a check in a clock, watch, tumbler-lock, or other machine.

n. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

"Alps Electric Europe is offering a tiny momentary-type push switch with detent, which is ideal for mirror control for power window units and for the switching of electric devices in a motor vehicle."

stop    catch   

forend    ejector    pawl    plunger    extractor    selector    seaming-roll    bipod    cocking    spring-loaded