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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 harbor 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

  1. noun A device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected.
  2. noun A road that links two larger highways or roads.
  3. noun A person who links others together, especially professionally.

contact — full definition

  1. noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
  2. noun A person you know and can reach for help, information, or business.
  3. verb To get in touch with someone.
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