liitin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- connector noun A device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected.
- contact noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
- coupling noun A mechanical device or fitting that joins two parts together, such as two pipes, train cars, or machine components.
- joiner noun A skilled tradesperson who builds furniture, doors, and fittings from wood.
- nipple noun The small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.
- port noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
Senses
liitin is used for these senses in English:
- connector A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.
- contact (electricity) A device designed for repetitive connections.
- coupling A device that couples two things together.
- joiner A thing that joins two separate items, e.g. software to connect video or music clips.
- nipple (plumbing, chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
- port (nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
- port (nautical, aviation, uncountable) The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
- port An opening where a connection (such as with a pipe) is made.
connector — full definition
- noun A device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected.
- noun A road that links two larger highways or roads.
- noun A person who links others together, especially professionally.
contact — full definition
- noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
- noun A person you know and can reach for help, information, or business.
- verb To get in touch with someone.