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engager

8.8

A moving part that connects to another part to make a machine work

noun
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒər/

Specialized

: acoplador

When the lever is pulled, the engager connects the drive shaft to the motor.

Examples

The engager must be properly aligned before starting the machine.
The engager locked securely into place.
After years of use, the engager showed signs of wear and needed replacement.
Many machines have multiple engagers for different functions.
Before operating the machine, ensure that the engager is fully connected to the drive system.
The mechanic inspected the engager to ensure it was functioning properly before the test run.
Replacing the old engager improved the efficiency of the entire mechanism.

Synonyms

catch

vsengager

52 5.6

A device that holds or locks something closed

moves into place rather than just holding, performing an active locking action

coupling

vsengager

Specialized

25 5.3

A device that connects two machine parts so they move together

moves into place to lock or connect enabling operation or movement

attacher

vsengager

6.8

A person or tool that fastens something to another thing

is a specific moving mechanical part, not a person or general fastening tool

How Secure

to lock

∞ 1.0

bolt

Specialized

42 3.8

to clamp

47 3.3

latch

49 2.6

engager

Specialized

8.8

catch

52 5.6

153 1.0

Surface Forms

engager singular

engagers plural

Morphology

engager = engage (semi-transparent) = engage + er

Formed by productive agentive suffix '-er' from the verb 'engage', but the mechanical sense is specialized and may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Engager comes from the old French verb engager, where en- means 'in' and gage means 'pledge' or 'something given'. This idea of 'bringing together' or 'binding' helps explain the mechanical meaning: an engager moves in to connect and lock parts.