El ressort
Example: El ressort de la màquina controla la força aplicada.
Definition
"El ressort" refers to a mechanical device, typically made of metal, that stores and releases energy by compressing or stretching. It is commonly used in engineering to control force, absorb shocks, or maintain tension within machines.
Etymology
The term "el ressort" originates from the Old French word 'ressort,' which means 'a jumping back' or 'springing.' It reflects the spring's function of returning to its original shape after being compressed or stretched, a concept dating back to early mechanical inventions.
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"El ressort" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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