A stopper pertains to a mechanical device or knot used to keep a rope from running.
Ref: 122265/2006-10-09
Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): stoppers, Knoten
Related Articles | |
Closure | ■■■■■ |
Closure relates to a device or group of devices that in their interaction provide a closing and opening . . . Read More | |
Slab | ■■■■ |
In the industrial/industry context, a "slab" usually refers to a large, flat piece of material that is . . . Read More | |
Machine | ■■■■ |
Machine: A machine is a physical device/tool, which is performing a specified jobA machine is man made, . . . Read More | |
Barrier | ■■■■ |
Barrier: A barrier or barricade is a physical structure which blocks or impedes somethingIn an industrial . . . Read More | |
Blade | ■■■■ |
The term blade may refer to the following:the sharp cutting part of a tool or weapon, a type of stone . . . Read More | |
Hook | ■■■■ |
Hook: Anchor (or hook) is described as a metal device that is lowered from the boat on rope or chain . . . Read More | |
Harness | ■■■■ |
Harness: A harness is a looped restraint or support. In an industrial or industry context, a harness . . . Read More | |
Stress | ■■■■ |
Stress: In an industrial or industry context, the term "stress" typically refers to the force per unit . . . Read More | |
Hygrometer | ■■■■ |
Hygrometer: A hygrometer is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere. . . . Read More | |
Lock | ■■■■ |
A lock is a device that is used to secure or prevent access to equipment, machinery, or facilities. Locks . . . Read More |
(#)The daily puzzle:
What does '*****' mean in the following text?
"***** can be a rubber, wood, or even potato etched in a design which is then ink and used to apply the design to some medium. This can be as mundane as stamping a library book with the due date, or as cool as the Brittish hobby known as letterboxing which you can read about in a Smithsonian from 1997 or 1998."
The answer and more