La bomba
Example: La bomba de l'aigua va fallar durant la tempesta forta.
Definition
"La bomba" refers to a mechanical device designed to move fluids, such as water, by pressure or suction. It is commonly used in engineering to transfer liquids from one place to another, often essential for irrigation, drainage, or water supply systems.
Etymology
The term "la bomba" comes from the Latin word 'bombus', meaning a booming or humming sound, which mimics the noise made by early pump devices. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically denote machines that push or draw fluids, reflecting their functional sound and operation.
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"La bomba" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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