La boquilla
Example: La boquilla del tub d'escapament està malmesa i cal canviar-la.
Definition
"La boquilla" refers to the nozzle or tip of a tube or pipe, especially in engineering contexts, where it controls the flow or direction of fluids or gases. For example, the phrase 'La boquilla del tub d'escapament està malmesa' means the exhaust pipe's nozzle is damaged and needs replacement.
Etymology
The word "la boquilla" in Catalan originates from the diminutive form of 'boca,' meaning mouth. It literally translates to 'small mouth,' which fittingly describes the small opening or nozzle through which fluids or gases pass. Did you know? This term is used in many Romance languages to denote similar parts related to openings or spouts.
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"La boquilla" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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