koppling — meaning in English

English meaning

• association noun A group of people organized for a shared purpose, such as a club or professional body.
• clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
• 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.

Senses

koppling is used for these senses in English:

• clutch A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
• clutch The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
• 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.

association — full definition

1. noun A group of people organized for a shared purpose, such as a club or professional body.
2. noun A connection or link between two things, people, or ideas.

clutch — full definition

1. verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
2. noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
3. noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
4. adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).

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