- blow an engine
- Техника: выводить двигатель из строя
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
blow — blow1 [blō] vi. blew, blown, blowing [ME blowen < OE blawan < IE * bhlē : see BLAST] 1. to move with some force: said of the wind or a current of air 2. to send forth air with or as with the mouth 3. to pant; be breathless … English World dictionary
Blow — Blow, v. i. [imp. {Blew} (bl[=u]); p. p. {Blown} (bl[=o]n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Blowing}.] [OE. blawen, blowen, AS. bl[=a]wan to blow, as wind; akin to OHG. pl[=a]jan, G. bl[ a]hen, to blow up, swell, L. flare to blow, Gr. ekflai nein to spout out,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Engine braking — is where the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow a vehicle down, as opposed to using an external braking mechanism, for example friction brakes or magnetic brakes. The term is often confused with several other types of braking,… … Wikipedia
blow|torch — «BLOH TRCH», noun. 1. a small, portable torch that shoots out a very hot flame. A blowtorch is used to melt lead or solder, thaw frozen pipes, and burn off paint. 2. U.S. Slang. a) an airplane having a jet engine. b) a jet engine … Useful english dictionary
blow a gasket — phrasal see blow a fuse * * * I informal lose one s temper II 1) informal lose one s temper 2) suffer a leak in a gasket of an engine * * * blow a gasket see ↑gasket • • • … Useful english dictionary
Engine room — In a ship, an engine room is where the main engine(s), generators, compressors, pumps, fuel/lubrication oil purifiers and other major machinery are located. It is sometimes referred to as the machinery space . Engine Rooms are typically towards… … Wikipedia
Blow George — A Blow George is an implement used in fire lighting. It consists of an iron or steel plate with either a rectangular opening or holes drilled into the lower half. It is held against the surround of an open fire and accelerates the chimney draw,… … Wikipedia
blow-by — blowby low by , blow by low by (bl[=o] b[imac] ), n. the leakage of gases from the combustion cylinder of an internal combustion engine between the piston and cylinder wall into the crankcase. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
blow-in doors — Spring loaded doors located in the inlet duct of some gas turbine or turbofan engines. These doors are normally closed, but they open under conditions of low speed and high engine power to permit additional air into the compressor. Blow in doors… … Aviation dictionary
blow off steam — to do or say something that helps you get rid of strong feelings or energy. I ve told her she can call me and talk any time she wants to blow off some steam. After a long car trip, the kids need to run around a bit and let off steam. Etymology:… … New idioms dictionary
blow-by — The mixture of fuel air which is lost past the piston rings and causes fumes that form acid and sludge in the crankcase and smoking from the oil filer hole. Generally there is a loss of engine power. Most are removed through the PCV system … Dictionary of automotive terms