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noun
Any synchronized event, such as synchronized swimming.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, informal, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A type of rotary electrical transformer that is used for measuring the angle of a rotating machine such as an antenna platform. In its general physical construction, it is much like an electric motor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business, electrical, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
Ellipsis of synchromesh.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, informal, uncountable
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noun
a system consisting of a generator and a motor so connected that the motor will assume the same relative position as the generator; the generator and the motor are synchronized
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: selsyn
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: system
History
Abbreviation of synchronization or synchronized.
Clipping of synchromesh.
Across languages
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