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Apparatus

Apparatus

uh-PAIR-uh-tus Noun A device or machine used in construction or industry. Example usage: The crane is a critical apparatus for lifting heavy objects. Most used in: Construction sites around the...

Apparatus

uh-PAIR-uh-tus Noun A device or machine used in construction or industry. Example usage: The crane is a critical apparatus for lifting heavy objects. Most used in: Construction sites around the...

Tool

Tool

tuhl Noun A handheld device used for construction or repair work. Example usage: 'I need to grab my tool before I can finish this job.' Most used in: Construction and...

Tool

tuhl Noun A handheld device used for construction or repair work. Example usage: 'I need to grab my tool before I can finish this job.' Most used in: Construction and...

Equipment

Equipment

ik-wip-muhnt Equipment, Noun Tools, machinery, and other items used in construction or industry. Example usage: The construction crew brought their own Equipment to the job site. Most used in: Construction...

Equipment

ik-wip-muhnt Equipment, Noun Tools, machinery, and other items used in construction or industry. Example usage: The construction crew brought their own Equipment to the job site. Most used in: Construction...

Gizmo

Gizmo

Giz-moe Noun, Slang A tool or device used to perform a task. Example usage: I need to get a gizmo to fix this problem. Most used in: North America and...

Gizmo

Giz-moe Noun, Slang A tool or device used to perform a task. Example usage: I need to get a gizmo to fix this problem. Most used in: North America and...

Junction Block

Junction Block

juhngk-shuhn blok Noun, N A device used to connect electrical circuits together. Example usage: I need to replace the junction block in this circuit. Most used in: Electrical engineering and...

Junction Block

juhngk-shuhn blok Noun, N A device used to connect electrical circuits together. Example usage: I need to replace the junction block in this circuit. Most used in: Electrical engineering and...

Terminal Strip

Terminal Strip

Tur-min-uhl Strip Noun, Verb A type of electrical connector with multiple terminals for joining wires. Example usage: We need to connect the wires to the terminal strip. Most used in:...

Terminal Strip

Tur-min-uhl Strip Noun, Verb A type of electrical connector with multiple terminals for joining wires. Example usage: We need to connect the wires to the terminal strip. Most used in:...

Terminal Block

Terminal Block

TUR-mi-nul blok noun A device used to electrically connect two or more wires together. Example usage: The electrician connected the wires with a terminal block. Most used in: Electrical engineering...

Terminal Block

TUR-mi-nul blok noun A device used to electrically connect two or more wires together. Example usage: The electrician connected the wires with a terminal block. Most used in: Electrical engineering...

ELCB

ELCB

EL-SEE-BEE ELCB - Abbreviation Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Example usage: The ELCB will shut off the power if it detects a leak. Most used in: Electrical wiring and construction. Most...

ELCB

EL-SEE-BEE ELCB - Abbreviation Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Example usage: The ELCB will shut off the power if it detects a leak. Most used in: Electrical wiring and construction. Most...

RCD

RCD

Arr-See-Dee RCD, Noun Residual Current Device - an electrical safety device used to protect a person from electric shock. Example usage: 'Make sure to use an RCD for all electrical...

RCD

Arr-See-Dee RCD, Noun Residual Current Device - an electrical safety device used to protect a person from electric shock. Example usage: 'Make sure to use an RCD for all electrical...

GFCI

GFCI

Gee-Eff-See-Eye GFCI, Noun Ground fault circuit interrupter. Example usage: It's important to install a GFCI near any water sources to protect against electrocution. Most used in: North America and Europe....

GFCI

Gee-Eff-See-Eye GFCI, Noun Ground fault circuit interrupter. Example usage: It's important to install a GFCI near any water sources to protect against electrocution. Most used in: North America and Europe....

Circuit Breaker

Circuit Breaker

SUR-kut BREK-er Noun A device that interrupts an electrical circuit when it becomes overloaded. Example usage: We need to check the circuit breaker in case of an electrical overload. Most...

Circuit Breaker

SUR-kut BREK-er Noun A device that interrupts an electrical circuit when it becomes overloaded. Example usage: We need to check the circuit breaker in case of an electrical overload. Most...

Ohm-Watt Law

Ohm-Watt Law

ohm-wot law Noun, Law The Ohm-Watt Law states that the power in an electrical circuit is equal to the voltage multiplied by the current. Example usage: The Ohm-Watt Law is...

Ohm-Watt Law

ohm-wot law Noun, Law The Ohm-Watt Law states that the power in an electrical circuit is equal to the voltage multiplied by the current. Example usage: The Ohm-Watt Law is...