hydrostatic lock

名词 n. 动词 v.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A condition that arises when a device which compresses gases seizes up because of the infiltration of liquid, which prevents further compression. uncountable,usually
    — When hydrostatic lock is suspected or exists, stop cranking immediately and notify unit maintenance.
  2. A lock for raising and lowering boats on a canal or waterway that operates by using pressurized water to flood or drain the level inside the lock. countable
    — After an empty boat has been once weighed, she is numbered, and her weight is registered at the several hydrostatic locks.
  3. A locking mechanism that uses hydrostatic pressure in order to achieve a seal. countable
    — The different systems are :—The set screw, lead rivet, padlock, pneumatic lock, magnetic lock, cryptograph lock, and hydrostatic lock.
动词 v.
  1. To seize up because liquid has infiltrated a mechanism for compressing gasses.
    — Do not pour the top lube into the carburetor too rapidly because hydrostatic locking can occur.
  2. To form a seal by employing a mechanism that uses hydrostatic pressure.
    — It allows a very precise positioning of the light source, thanks to its hydrostatic locking mechanism.

词形变化

hydrostatic locks plural hydrostatic locks present,singular,third-person hydrostatic locking participle,present hydrostatic locked participle,past hydrostatic locked past
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