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reduction gear
reduction gear
/rɪˈdʌkʃən ɡɪər/
noun
Gearing that reduces an input speed to a slower output speed
(
reduction gear
)
gearing that reduces an input speed to a slower output speed
The machinery's reduction gear ensured the output speed was maintained at a safe and efficient level.
The machinery's reduction gear ensured the output speed was maintained at a safe and efficient level.
toggle
toggle
/ˈtɑːgəl/
noun
A fastener consisting of a peg or pin or crosspiece that is inserted into an eye at the end of a rope or a chain or a cable in order to fasten it to something (as another rope or chain or cable)
(
toggle
)
a fastener consisting of a peg or pin or crosspiece that is inserted into an eye at the end of a rope or a chain or a cable in order to fasten it to something (as another rope or chain or cable)
My daughter's winter coat has a toggle instead of buttons or a zipper
My daughter's winter coat has a toggle instead of buttons or a zipper
A hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
(
on-off switch
,
on/off switch
,
toggle
,
toggle switch
)
a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
Any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time
(
toggle
)
any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time
verb
Release by a toggle switch
(
toggle
)
release by a toggle switch
Toggle a bomb from an airplane
toggle a bomb from an airplane
Fasten with, or as if with, a toggle
(
toggle
)
fasten with, or as if with, a toggle
Provide with a toggle or toggles
(
toggle
)
provide with a toggle or toggles
maid
maid
/ˈmeɪd/
noun
(
)
A female domestic
(
amah
,
housemaid
,
maidservant
,
maid
)
a female domestic
The diligent maid tidied up the house and ensured its cleanliness.
The diligent maid tidied up the house and ensured its cleanliness.
An unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
(
maid
,
maiden
[Archaic]
)
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
The young maiden dreamt of true love and a happily ever after.
The young maiden dreamt of true love and a happily ever after.
producer
producer
/prəˈduːsɝ/
noun
(
)
Someone who manufactures something
(
manufacturer
,
producer
)
someone who manufactures something
The reputable manufacturer produced high-quality products with precision.
The reputable manufacturer produced high-quality products with precision.
(
)
Someone who finds financing for and supervises the making and presentation of a show (play, film, program or similar work)
(
producer
)
someone who finds financing for and supervises the making and presentation of a show (play, film, program or similar work)
The film producer coordinated the various aspects of the movie production.
The film producer coordinated the various aspects of the movie production.
(
)
Something that produces
(
producer
)
something that produces
Maine is a leading producer of potatoes
Maine is a leading producer of potatoes
This microorganism is a producer of disease
this microorganism is a producer of disease
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