An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.
Synonym of trading curb
More specifically, a circuit breaker that automatically breaks overcurrent conditions; a type of overcurrent protective device.
Quarantine measures intended to prevent spread of pandemics, such as the coronavirus.
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.
The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
An important or critical situation.
A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
A fastener that attaches to the back of a tack pin to secure an accessory to clothing. (See Clutch (pin fastener).)
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
A group or bunch (of people or things).
Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
A difficult maneuver
Performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.
To unexpectedly or luckily succeed in a difficult activity.
To hatch.
To seize, as though with claws.
To grip or grasp tightly.
To win in a 1vX (one versus X) situation.