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There are 9 words containing DETENT

DETENTdetent n. That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch (stopping mechanism), pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork…
detent v. The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement.
DETENT n. any stop or catch in a machine which prevents a motion until released, e.g. on a crossbow.
DETENTEdetente n. Alternative form of détente.
détente n. (Chiefly politics) A relaxing of tension, especially between countries.
DETENTE n. (French) a relaxation of strained relations, esp. between countries.
DETENTSdetents n. Plural of detent.
DETENT n. any stop or catch in a machine which prevents a motion until released, e.g. on a crossbow.
DETENTESdetentes n. Plural of detente.
détentes n. Plural of détente.
DETENTE n. (French) a relaxation of strained relations, esp. between countries.
DETENTIONdetention n. (Uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.
detention n. (Countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement.
detention n. (Civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.
DETENTISTDETENTIST n. a supporter of detente.
DETENTIONSdetentions n. Plural of detention.
DETENTION n. the act of detaining.
DETENTISTSDETENTIST n. a supporter of detente.
PEDETENTOUSpedetentous adj. (Obsolete) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.
PEDETENTOUS adj. proceeding slowly.

Scrabble words — in black are valid world wide — in RED are not valid in North America — in GREEN are valid only in North America.
Definitions are short excerpt from the WikWik.org and 1Word.ws.

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