cutout
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6.9
- noun
- /ˈkʌtˌaʊt/
- Specialized
:
interruptor automático
- The electrician installed a cutout to prevent the circuit from overheating during heavy use.
Examples
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The Owl was a stiff, vert lam drop-thru deck (oak core) with a long wheelbase and wheel cutouts.
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An example of such a measure is the installation of an electrical cutout system that cuts off power to the house in case there is any electrical problem.
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I use a low-voltage cutout circuit developed by a forum member on Endless-Sphere.
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The RR Series miniature power rocker switch is designed to fit a round panel cutout.
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Englebrock manifold, hooker headers, with electric cutouts...
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The switch, which is UL rated at 10 amps and 125 V AC, locks into a panel cutout with a diameter of 0.787 in.
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To ensure safety, the device features a cutout that interrupts the power supply when it detects an overload.
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He pointed out that the new machine requires a specific size of cutout in the panel to operate correctly.
Synonyms
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4.3
A switch that stops electricity when too much flows in a circuit
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3.9
A device that automatically stops electric current to prevent overloads
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4.1
A small device in an electrical circuit that stops the electric current when it becomes too strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word cutout comes from the parts cut and out, meaning 'to stop' or 'remove'. A helpful image is a safety switch that 'cuts out' the power when too much electricity flows, so the cutout protects the circuit.