ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Snubber

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsnʌ.bɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Snubber is a noun meaning A device used to suppress ("snub") voltage transients in electrical systems, pressure transients in fluid systems, or excess force or rapid movement in mechanical systems.

Meaning

A device used to suppress ("snub") voltage transients in electrical systems, pressure transients in fluid systems, or excess force or rapid movement in mechanical systems.

More Meanings

  1. (rare) One who snubs.

Example Sentences

Ground teams have now begun instructing the primary mirror segments and secondary mirror to move from their stowed-for-launch configuration, off of snubbers that kept them snug and safe from rattling from vibration.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include snuffer, snuffers, snipper, trip-switch, suppressor, snub.

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