- forming a pivot
- Военный термин: создание опорного района, создающий опорный район
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
pivot — [[t]pɪ̱vət[/t]] pivots, pivoting, pivoted 1) N COUNT: usu the N in sing, oft the N of n The pivot in a situation is the most important thing which everything else is based on or arranged around. Forming the pivot of the exhibition is a large… … English dictionary
pivot — n. a hinge with a fixed pin and knuckle, forming a single joint … Locksmith dictionary
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
Cockhead — Cock head , n. (Mach.) The rounded or pointed top of a grinding mill spindle, forming a pivot on which the stone is balanced. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wittgenstein's rod — Article issues tone=November 2007 context=November 2007Wittgenstein s rod is a thought experiment attributed to Ludwig Wittgenstein.A rod passes through a sleeve, in which it can smoothly slide. The sleeve is fixed to a wall, forming a pivot. One … Wikipedia
stator — [stāt′ər] n. [ModL < L, one who stands < pp. of stare, to STAND] a fixed part forming the pivot or housing for a revolving part (rotor), as in a motor, dynamo, etc … English World dictionary
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… … Universalium
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Drill commands — are generally used with a group that is marching, most often in military foot drill or marching band. All branches of the military use drill commands. Contents 1 Command voice 2 Common drill commands 2.1 United Kingdom and Australia … Wikipedia
skeleton — skeletonless, adj. skeletonlike, adj. /skel i tn/, n. 1. Anat., Zool. the bones of a human or an animal considered as a whole, together forming the framework of the body. 2. any of various structures forming a rigid framework in an invertebrate.… … Universalium