му́фта — meaning in English
mufta
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English meaning
- clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
- coupling noun A mechanical device or fitting that joins two parts together, such as two pipes, train cars, or machine components.
- muff noun A tube-shaped covering, often fur, that both hands are tucked into for warmth.
- sleeve noun The part of a garment that covers the arm.
- thimble noun A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
- union noun An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and negotiate with employers.
Senses
му́фта is used for these senses in English:
- bushing An adapter for joining pipes of different size.
- clutch A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
- coupling A device that couples two things together.
- muff (historical) A piece of fur or cloth, usually with open ends, used for keeping the hands warm.
- muff A short hollow cylinder surrounding an object such as a pipe.
- sleeve A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc. [from 19th c.]
- thimble (technology) A socket in machinery shaped like a thimble.
- union (historical) An affiliation of several parishes for joint support and management of their poor; also the jointly-owned workhouse.
clutch — full definition
- verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
- noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
- noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
- adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).
coupling — full definition
- noun A mechanical device or fitting that joins two parts together, such as two pipes, train cars, or machine components.
- noun In software or electronics, the degree to which two systems, modules, or circuits depend on or affect each other.