Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of detent Find synonyms for: Noun 1. pawl, detent, click, dog, catch, stop usage: a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of detent (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: recherch Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language