WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / D / detent detent noun /dɪtɛnt/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 7 WWF 8 Definitions noun a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward clickdogpawl Look “detent” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →