El engranatge
Example: L'engranatge del rellotge funciona amb precisió constant.
Definition
The word "el engranatge" refers to a system of interlocking gears or cogs used in machinery to transmit motion and force, ensuring precise and coordinated mechanical operation, as in the phrase 'L'engranatge del rellotge funciona amb precisió constant.'
Etymology
"El engranatge" originates from the Catalan word derived from 'engranar,' meaning to mesh or engage gears, which itself comes from Latin roots related to joining or fitting together. Did you know that the concept of gears dates back thousands of years and has been crucial in mechanical engineering?
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"El engranatge" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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