амортизатор — meaning in English
amortizator
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English meaning
Senses
амортизатор is used for these senses in English:
- cushion Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
- damper A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
- dashpot A mechanical damping device consisting of a piston that moves through a viscous fluid (usually oil); used, in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers.
- shock absorber (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot.
- snubber A device used to suppress ("snub") voltage transients in electrical systems, pressure transients in fluid systems, or excess force or rapid movement in mechanical systems.
cushion — full definition
- noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.
- noun Something that softens or absorbs an impact, whether physical or financial.
- verb To soften the effect of an impact or a difficult situation.
damper — full definition
- noun Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
- noun A metal plate or valve inside a fireplace, stove, or duct that controls airflow.
- noun A device that reduces vibration or shock in a mechanical system.