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coupler

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coupler
Refers to a myriad of different types of sockets for plugging in electric or electronic cables or devices. See network coupler.
coupler [′kəp·lər]
(electricity)
A component used to transfer energy from one circuit to another.
(electromagnetism)
A passage which joins two cavities or waveguides, allowing them to exchange energy.
A passage which joins the ends of two waveguides, whose cross section changes continuously from that of one to that of the other.
(engineering)
A device that connects two railroad cars.
(graphic arts)
A substance that can react with the unexposed diazonium salt in a diazo material to produce the visible dye image.
(navigation)
The portion of a navigation system that receives signals of one type from a sensor and transmits signals of a different type to an actuator.

coupler
A metal hardware device used to join frames and braces of tubular metal scaffolding.


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At 150 feet and 75 knots, the coupler was engaged and the helo immediately started to roll from side to side.
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Mr Rowell developed a method of successfully refurbishing and manufacturing components from a Metro car coupler, which is the train's equivalent of a shock absorber.
 
 
 
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