disk clutch
- noun
- /dɪsk klʌtʃ/
- Specialized
:
embrague de disco
- When the disk clutch wears out, it can slip and fail to transfer power efficiently.
Examples
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The disk clutch is essential for smooth gear shifting.
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Technicians replaced the old disk clutch with a new, more durable model.
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A disk clutch is commonly used in automotive manual transmissions.
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Many vehicles use a disk clutch for better performance.
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A disk clutch is an important component in many automobiles that helps transmit power efficiently.
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When installed properly, a disk clutch allows for smooth gear transitions in a vehicle.
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To enhance performance, the mechanic upgraded the old disk clutch to a high-performance version.
Synonyms
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4.1
A pedal in a car that connects or disconnects the engine from the gears
A device that uses rubbing between two surfaces to transfer power when changing gears
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a type of clutch composed of flat disks that transmit power' is directly derivable from combining 'disk' (a thin round plate) with 'clutch' (the mechanical device connecting engine and transmission). This noun–noun modifier+head pattern is a common, compositional English formation and is cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Disk clutch is named for the simple image of flat round parts: the disks are pressed together by the clutch to join the engine and gearbox. When the disks touch and rub, they let power move from one part to another, so the name explains how it 'transmits power'.