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Switchgear

A switching/interrupting device used in connection with generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of electric power for controling, metering protecting and regulating devices.

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    A switching/interrupting device used in connection with generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of electric power for controling, metering protecting and regulating devices.

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switchnounA device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
apparatusnounThe entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
equipmentnounAny items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.
loginnoun(computing) The process or an instance of logging in.
connectionnounA feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people.
connexionnoun(religion) (Methodism) A Methodist denomination as a whole, as opposed to its constituent churches, circuits, districts and conferences (US spelling: connection).
switchingnounThe act or process of something that switches.
instrumentationnounThe act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments.
switch gearnounAlternative form of switchgear. [(electrical engineering) A device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.]
gridnounA system for delivery of electricity, consisting of various substations, transformers and generators, connected by wire.
shoegearnoun(rail transport) train equipment, usually mounted on bogies, used to transfer electric current from the third rail.
segment gearnoun(engineering) A piece for receiving or communicating reciprocating motion from or to a cogwheel, consisting of a sector of a circular gear, or ring, having cogs on the periphery, or face.
gas generatornoun(engineering, US) An electrical generator that runs on gasoline.
gatenounA doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
control gridnounAn electrode used in amplifying thermionic valves (vacuum tubes) such as the triode, tetrode and pentode, used to control the flow of electrons from the cathode to the anode. It usually consists of a cylindrical screen or helix of fine wire surrounding the cathode, and is surrounded in turn by the anode.
national gridnounAn electricity transmission network servicing a whole country.
gear sticknounAlternative spelling of gearstick. [The lever used to change gear in a vehicle.]
gearchangenounAlternative form of gear change. [(especially automotive) An instance of changing gears (shifting gears).]
signal gantrynoun(rail transport) a structure erected over one or more railway tracks, carrying one or more signals. Smaller structures usually have a single support, and larger structures are supported on both sides.
gear headnounAlternative spelling of gearhead. [A mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.]

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