stuffing

  • 41stuffing — stuff•ing [[t]ˈstʌf ɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) the act of a person or thing that stuffs 2) a material or substance used to stuff something 3) coo seasoned bread crumbs or other filling used to stuff poultry, vegetables, etc., before cooking • Etymology:… …

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  • 42stuffing — фаршировать …

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  • 43stuffing box — noun Date: 1798 a device that prevents leakage along a moving part (as a connecting rod) passing through a hole in a vessel (as a cylinder) containing steam, water, or oil and that consists of a box or chamber made by enlarging the hole and a… …

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  • 44stuffing box — Mach. a device for preventing leakage of gases or liquids along a moving rod or shaft at the point at which it leaves a cylinder, tank, ship hull, etc. Also called gland. [1790 1800] * * * …

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  • 45stuffing nut — Mach. a nut that serves to condense packing and so to tighten its seal. Also called packing nut. See diag. under valve. * * * …

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  • 46stuffing box — enclosure containing packing that prevents leakage of gases or liquids …

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  • 47stuffing box — noun a casing in which material such as greased wool is compressed around a shaft or axle to form a seal against gas or liquid …

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  • 48stuffing box — stuff′ing box n. mac a device for preventing leakage of gases or liquids along a moving rod or shaft at the point at which it leaves a cylinder, tank, ship hull, etc Also called gland II, 2) Etymology: 1790–1800 …

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  • 49stuffing box — /ˈstʌfɪŋ bɒks/ (say stufing boks) noun a contrivance for securing a steamtight, airtight, or watertight joint at the place or hole where a movable rod (as a piston rod) enters a vessel, consisting typically of a cylindrical box or chamber through …

  • 50stuffing box — See packed gland …

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