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Topic: Technology

rewinder

IPA: /rɪˈwaɪndər/

KK: /rɪˈwaɪndər/

noun

Definition: A device or person that rewinds something, such as a tape or film.

Example: I used the rewinder to quickly rewind the video tape before returning it.

rewire

IPA: //riˈwaɪər//

KK: /riˈwaɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To install new electrical connections or circuits.

Example: The electrician will rewire the old house to meet safety standards.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or replace the electrical wiring in something, often to improve or update it.

Example: The electrician will rewire the entire building to ensure safety and efficiency.

rewiring

IPA: /rɪˈwaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /riˈwaɪərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing or updating the connections in a system, often referring to electrical systems or the brain's neural pathways.

Example: The rewiring of the old house improved its electrical safety.

verb

Definition: To change the connections of wires in something, often to improve or update it.

Example: The electrician is rewiring the old house to meet modern safety standards.

reworked

IPA: //riˈwɜrkt//

KK: /riˈwɜrkt/

adjective

Definition: Changed or modified to improve or update something.

Example: The reworked design of the product received positive feedback from customers.

verb

Definition: To change or improve something that has already been made or created, often to make it better or more suitable for a specific purpose.

Example: The designer reworked the original plan to include more features.

reworking

IPA: /riːˈwɜːkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈriːˌwɜːrkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A process of changing or improving something that has already been created or made.

Example: The reworking of the old design made it more user-friendly.

verb

Definition: To change or improve something that has already been made or created, often by making adjustments or modifications.

Example: The team is reworking the project to make it more efficient.

rewriter

IPA: /ˈriːˌraɪtə/

KK: /ˈriːˌraɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who changes or improves written text to make it suitable for publication or to express ideas more clearly.

Example: The rewriter transformed the rough draft into a polished article.

rheostat

IPA: /ˈriːəʊstæt/

KK: /ˈriːəʊstæt/

noun

Definition: A device that changes the amount of electrical resistance in a circuit to control the flow of electricity.

Example: The technician adjusted the rheostat to increase the brightness of the light.

rheostatic

IPA: /ˌriːoʊˈstætɪk/

KK: /riˈoʊstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the control of electric current using a device that adjusts resistance.

Example: The rheostatic control allowed the technician to fine-tune the electrical output of the machine.

rigging

IPA: /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A system of ropes, chains, and other materials used to support and control the masts and sails of a ship, or to provide support in construction and theater settings.

Example: The rigging on the old sailing ship was intricate and well-maintained.

rimfire

IPA: /ˈrɪmfaɪər/

KK: /ˈrɪmfaɪər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of ammunition where the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case, allowing it to ignite when struck.

Example: The rifle uses rimfire cartridges, which are popular for target shooting.

noun

Definition: A type of cartridge used in firearms that has the primer located in the rim at the back instead of in the center. These cartridges are less expensive to make and cannot be reloaded with gunpowder.

Example: The hunter preferred using rimfire cartridges for small game hunting due to their affordability.

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