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Topic: Technology

busbar

IPA: /ˈbʌsˌbɑːr/

KK: /ˈbʌsˌbɑr/

noun

Definition: A thick strip or tube made of copper or aluminum that carries a large electrical current, often used in power distribution systems.

Example: The technician replaced the old busbar to improve the efficiency of the electrical system.

bushing

IPA: /ˈbʌʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʌʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A cylindrical piece used in machinery or plumbing to guide, protect, or connect parts, often reducing friction or allowing different sizes to fit together.

Example: The mechanic replaced the worn bushing to ensure the machine operated smoothly.

buttonless

IPA: /ˈbʌtənləs/

KK: /ˈbʌtənləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not have any buttons.

Example: The new smartphone model is buttonless, featuring a sleek touch screen instead.

buttstock

IPA: /ˈbʌtˌstɒk/

KK: /ˈbʌtˌstɑk/

noun

Definition: The part of a firearm that is located at the back and helps to stabilize it when aiming and shooting.

Example: He adjusted the buttstock of his rifle for better comfort and accuracy.

buzzer

IPA: /ˈbʌzər/

KK: /ˈbʌzər/

noun

Definition: A device that makes a buzzing sound, often used to signal or alert someone, like a doorbell or alarm.

Example: When the game ended, the buzzer sounded, indicating it was time to stop playing.

buzzword

IPA: /ˈbʌzˌwɜrd/

KK: /ˈbʌzˌwɜrd/

noun

Definition: A fashionable or trendy word or phrase that is often used to impress others but may not have much real meaning.

Example: The presentation was filled with buzzwords that made it hard to understand the actual message.

bypass

IPA: /ˈbaɪpæs/

KK: /ˈbaɪpæs/

noun

Definition: A road or route that goes around a difficult area, or a way to avoid something.

Example: The new bypass will help reduce traffic in the city center.

transitive verb

Definition: To avoid something by taking a different route or method, often to ignore rules or procedures.

Example: The engineer decided to bypass the damaged section of the road by using a detour.

byte

IPA: /baɪt/

KK: /baɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of eight bits that computers use to store information, often representing a single character or a small amount of data.

Example: The file size is measured in bytes, and it determines how much data can be stored.

cable

IPA: /ˈkeɪbəl/

KK: /ˈkeɪbəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To send a message using a cable system, often over long distances.

Example: They decided to cable their family about the good news.

noun

Definition: A strong, flexible wire or group of wires used to carry electricity or signals, or a thick rope used in construction and other heavy tasks.

Example: The electrician installed a new cable to improve the power supply.

transitive verb

Definition: To send a message using a cable or to attach something with cables.

Example: The company decided to cable the new office with high-speed internet.

cablecast

IPA: /ˈkeɪbəlˌkæst/

KK: /ˈkeɪbəlˌkæst/

noun

Definition: A broadcast or transmission of television content through cable television systems.

Example: The local news will cablecast at 6 PM tonight.

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