wrapping mechanism
1mechanism — mechanismic, adj. /mek euh niz euhm/, n. 1. an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage. 2. the agency or means by which an effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished. 3.… …
2Mandrel wrapping — In multimode fiber optics, mandrel wrapping is a technique used to preferentially attenuate high order mode power of a propagating optical signal. Consequently, if the fibre is propagating substantial energy in affected modes, the modal… …
3Ocular prosthesis — For the functional replacement or bionic eye, see Visual prosthetic. An ocular prosthesis …
4printing — /prin ting/, n. 1. the art, process, or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by impression from movable types, plates, etc. 2. the act of a person or thing that prints. 3. words, symbols, etc., in printed form. 4. printed material. 5.… …
5List of Chinese inventions — A bronze Chinese crossbow mechanism with a buttplate (the wooden components have …
6Shroud of Turin — The Shroud of Turin: modern photo of the face, positive left, negative right. Negative has been contrast enhanced. The Shroud of T …
7Tang Dynasty — For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). Tang 唐 ← …
8Baler — This article describes the farm machinery. For the municipality in Aurora, Philippines, see Baler, Aurora. A baler is a piece of farm machinery that is used to compress a cut and raked crop (such as hay or straw) into bales and bind the bales… …
9drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …
10Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… …
