| 单词 | revolution counter |
| 释义 | > as lemmasrevolution counter revolution counter n. (originally) a device for counting and displaying the number of revolutions made by an engine or other mechanism; (in later use) one for displaying the rate at which a shaft or an engine is turning (= rev counter n. at rev n.2 Compounds); cf. counter n.2 3a. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > [noun] > instrument for testing > for measuring effectiveness, rotation, etc. duty1827 revolution counter1855 motometer1876 rev counter1888 torsionmeter1905 torque meter1911 torsiograph1930 1855 in Argument Mr. Edward N. Dickerson (1856) 56 The revolution counter..and such like traps (all of which serve some good purpose) do not contribute to the better working of the engine. 1894 Electr. Engineer 30 May 483/1 May's revolution counter... The longer hand indicates the units and tens of revolution and the smaller the hundreds. 1931 Flight 16 Jan. 49/1 The revolution counters and oil-thermometers for the outboard engines are mounted on their respective power-eggs. 2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) (Nexis) 16 Mar. 13 You will notice we have no revolution counter on the dashboard. Instead we have the power reserve gauge. < as lemmas |
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