What is the crossword clue for the answer: DETENTS

Ratchet stops - may be the clue you are looking for!

Ratchet-wheel pins. - may be the clue you are looking for!

Pawls. - may be the clue you are looking for!

Catches - may be the clue you are looking for!

Catches, in machinery. - may be the clue you are looking for!

Catch mechanisms. - may be the clue you are looking for!

Clicks or pawls. - may be the clue you are looking for!

Typewriter parts - may be the clue you are looking for!

Movement-locking catches of clocks - may be the clue you are looking for!

DETENTS

This is a 7 letter answer

Word: detents

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.

You can find a list of possible crossword clues for DETENTS below.

Ratchet stops

Ratchet-wheel pins.

Pawls.

Catches

Catches, in machinery.

Catch mechanisms.

Clicks or pawls.

Typewriter parts

Movement-locking catches of clocks

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