vaihde — meaning in English
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English meaning
- extension noun An extra part added to something to make it larger or longer, or an extra period of time granted beyond an original deadline.
- gear noun Equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity.
- point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
- points noun The movable rails on a railway track used to switch a train from one line to another.
- shunt verb To move something (often a train) onto a different track or path.
- switch noun A device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.
Senses
vaihde is used for these senses in English:
- extension (telecommunication) A numerical code used to indicate a specific telephone in a telecommunication network.
- gear (countable, automotive, cycling) A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved; often selected via a shifter.
- gear (countable, automotive) A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
- point (railroads, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch. [from 19th c.]
- points (rail transport, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another.
- shunt (rail transport) A switch on a railway used to move a train from one track to another.
- switch (rail transport, US, Philippines) A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
- switch (telecommunication) A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.
extension — full definition
- noun An extra part added to something to make it larger or longer, or an extra period of time granted beyond an original deadline.
- noun A small program that adds features to a web browser or other software.
- noun An additional telephone line within an office or building, or the short number that reaches it.
gear — full definition
- noun Equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity.
- noun A toothed wheel that meshes with another to transmit motion, or the setting of such a mechanism in a vehicle.
- verb To design or adjust something so it suits a particular purpose or audience.