- operate a clutch
- Железнодорожный термин: включать сцепление, выключать сцепление
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
clutch — clutch1 clutchingly, adv. clutchy, adj. /kluch/, v.t. 1. to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child s hand as they… … Universalium
clutch — I [[t]klʌtʃ[/t]] v. t. 1) to seize with or as if with the hands or claws; snatch 2) to hold tightly 3) sts to spellbind; grip a person s interest or emotions 4) to try to seize or grasp (usu. fol. by at): to clutch at a fleeing child[/ex] 5) aum… … From formal English to slang
Clutch control — refers to the act of controlling the speed of a vehicle with a manual transmission by partially engaging the clutch plate, using the clutch pedal instead of (or in conjunction with) the accelerator pedal. The purpose of a clutch is in part to… … Wikipedia
Clutch delay valve — A clutch delay valve is an automotive component added to the clutch system of an automobile to standardize clutch engagement speed. Its purpose is to engage the drive train of an automobile without introducing shock to the drive train components… … Wikipedia
clutch — I. verb Etymology: Middle English clucchen, from Old English clyccan Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to grasp or hold with or as if with the hand or claws usually strongly, tightly, or suddenly 2. obsolete clench intransitive verb … New Collegiate Dictionary
Electromagnetic clutch — Electromagnetic clutches operate electrically, but transmit torque mechanically. This is why they used to be referred to as electro mechanical clutches. Over the years, EM became known as electromagnetic versus electro mechanical, referring more… … Wikipedia
slip the clutch — To operate the clutch so that it partially disengages, as when keeping up the revs when driving off; causes wear on the clutch. Also see clutch slip … Dictionary of automotive terms
Manual transmission — Transmission types Manual Sequential manual Non synchronous Preselector Automatic Manumatic Semi automatic Electrohydraulic … Wikipedia
automobile — automobilist /aw teuh meuh bee list, moh bi list/, n. /aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh moh beel, beuhl/, n. 1. a passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel… … Universalium
Left-foot braking — is the technique of using the left foot to operate the brake pedal in an automobile, leaving the right foot dedicated to the throttle pedal. [ [http://www.team oneil.com/press4.htm Team O Neil Rally School Car Control Center | Press ] ] It… … Wikipedia
Jockey shifter — The jockey shifter is a gear shifting device used on motorcycles before the use of a foot operated shift lever. A jockey shifter also known as a slap shifter gets its name from the location of the motorcycle rider s hand when shifting gears, it… … Wikipedia