kytkin — meaning in English

English meaning

• clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
• flag noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.
• switch noun A device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.

Senses

kytkin is used for these senses in English:

• clutch A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
• clutch The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
• drawbar (rail transport) An open-mouthed bar at the end of a car, which receives a coupling link and pin by which the car is drawn. It is usually provided with a spring to give elasticity to the connection between the cars of a train.
• flag (computer science) In a command line interface, a command parameter requesting optional behavior or otherwise modifying the action of the command being invoked.
• switch A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
• switch (computing, networking) A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.

clutch — full definition

1. verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
2. noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
3. noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
4. adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).

flag — full definition

1. noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.
2. noun A marker or indicator used to draw attention to something.
3. verb To mark or point something out for attention.
4. verb To signal someone or something to stop.
5. verb To become tired or weak.

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