El coixinet
Example: El coixinet suporta la càrrega del motor durant l'operació.
Definition
"El coixinet" refers to a mechanical bearing that supports and reduces friction between moving parts, such as a motor shaft, ensuring smooth operation and load distribution within machinery.
Etymology
The term "el coixinet" comes from Catalan, where 'coixí' means 'cushion,' reflecting the bearing's role as a supportive, cushioning element in machines. The suffix '-net' is a diminutive, so it literally means 'little cushion.' Did you know? This imagery helps visualize how bearings protect and ease movement.
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"El coixinet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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