A movable catch or lever the pulling or pressing of which releases a detent or spring, and sets some force or mechanism in action, e.g. springs a…
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > parts of machines > parts which provide power > [noun] > starters (5) trigger1621 A movable catch or lever the pulling or pressing of which releases a detent or spring, and sets some force or mechanism in action, e.g. springs a… touch1659 In a water-driven automaton: any of a set of pins, mounted on a revolving barrel, which make contact with stopcocks to control their opening. Obsolete… starter1854 A device or apparatus for starting a machine. See also compounds 2. touch piece1854 That part of a touch-operated mechanism or device which is touched or pressed in order to activate or control it; a switch, push button, lever, etc… start1897 attributive. Designating a control, apparatus, etc., used in starting a device, machine, or process. |
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