Detent definition

Detent means a mechanical arrangement which indicates, by feel, a given position of an operating control. Once the operating control is placed in this position the detent will hold the lever there and an additional-to-normal force will be required to move the operating control away from the position.

Examples of Detent in a sentence

  • Of .375" HP Hose, Electric Rewind Hose Reel, TriPlex Locking Detent Nozzle, 150G Water Tank, 1.5" Water Tank Fill/Drain Valve, 5G Foam Jug, 3G Fuel Tank, Operation Panel with LED Light Strip, Winterization Inlet Port, LED Water Tank Level Gauge, Foam Metering Valve (0.5-6%) Two Aluminum Gull-Wing Upper Compartments, Under Pump/Tank Storage Compartments with Slide-Out Poly Trays, Whelen 56" Justice Lightbar Mounted 7% Origin 12 months ES10150GWG 10 GPM @ 1,800 PSI UHP, Gasoline Engine, 150ft.

  • Of 1/2" HP Hose, Electric Rewind Hose Reel, TriPlex Locking Detent Nozzle, 150G Water Tank, 1.5" Water Tank Fill/Drain Valve, 5G Foam Jug, 3G Fuel Tank, Operation Panel with LED Light Strip, Winterization Inlet Port, LED Water Tank Level Gauge, Foam Metering Valve (0.5-6%) Two Aluminum Gull-Wing Upper Compartments, Under Pump/Tank Storage Compartments with Slide-Out Poly Trays, Whelen 56" Justice Lightbar Mounted 7% Origin 12 months ES670G EJ Metals Ultra High Pressure Fire Suppression System.

  • Two-Piece Adjustable Gas Block with Detent, .750 Bore, Black Stainless, Low Profile (oJPGS-9D) q.

Related to Detent

  • Detention or "detain" means the lawful confinement of a

  • Detention facility means a county facility, paid for by the

  • Home detention means a program of partial confinement

  • Secure detention means the temporary care of juveniles who require secure custody in physically restricting facilities:

  • noise nuisance means an unwanted sound, in an affected area, which is annoying, troublesome, or disagreeable to a person: