noun
synchro
Synchro (noun) means a synchronized event or activity, especially synchronized swimming. Example: “She competed in the duet synchro event at the national championships.”
noun
1
A synchronized event or activity, especially synchronized swimming.
"She competed in the duet synchro event at the national championships."
"Patrick Borkowski develops strength and conditioning programs for acrobatic and combat sports, including synchro, at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs."
— Aimee Berg, In Unsteady Waters, a Solid Foundation (2007)
2
A rotary electrical device used to measure or transmit the angle of a rotating shaft, similar in build to a small motor.
"The radar antenna's position was reported back to the console by a synchro."
How to use synchro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short way of saying "synchronized" — used both for synchronized swimming and for a type of angle-sensing electrical part.
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Word forms
- Plural
- synchros
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Etymology
A shortening of "synchronized" or "synchronization."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “synchro” mean?
The word “synchro” means a synchronized event or activity, especially synchronized swimming. In plain terms, a short way of saying "synchronized" — used both for synchronized swimming and for a type of angle-sensing electrical part.
How do you use “synchro” in a sentence?
Here is “synchro” used in a sentence: “She competed in the duet synchro event at the national championships.”
What part of speech is “synchro”?
“Synchro” is a noun.
How many meanings does “synchro” have?
“Synchro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a synchronized event or activity, especially synchronized swimming.
