locking differential

ˈlɑː.kɪŋ ˌdɪf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl

Definition

Definition of locking differential - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

automobile

TECH.

mechanism that prevents wheel slip by locking axles together

TECH.

Engaging the locking differential can help in muddy conditions.
A locking differential is essential for off-road driving.
The truck's locking differential engaged automatically.

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mechanism that prevents wheel slip by locking axles together

Expressions with locking

locking tab

small projecting piece that fastens parts together when pushed or snapped

Press the locking tab to release the connector from the socket.

locking screw

screw designed to hold parts firmly so they cannot move or loosen

Tighten the locking screw to secure the handle in position.

central locking

vehicle system locking all doors at once

Central locking is a standard feature in modern cars.

locking mechanism

system of parts that keeps something fastened until properly released

The door's locking mechanism jammed, trapping everyone inside the room.

locking device

mechanical part that keeps something closed or fixed to stop movement

The gate includes a simple locking device to keep it securely shut.

locking pin

metal rod inserted to keep parts fixed in position or locked

Insert the locking pin to secure the trailer to the hitch.

Expressions with differential

differential treatment

situation where people or groups are handled in different ways

The policy led to differential treatment of part-time and full-time workers.

differential pressure

difference in force per area between two measured points in a system

The engineer monitored the differential pressure across the air filter.

differential pricing

strategy of charging different buyers different prices for similar products

The airline uses differential pricing based on booking time and seat demand.

night differential

extra pay for working during night hours

She received a night differential for her late shift.

price differential

difference between two compared prices used to judge cost or profit

The price differential between the two suppliers saved the company money.

wage differential

difference in wages between different groups or jobs

The wage differential between men and women has decreased over the years..

differential calculus

branch of calculus studying derivatives and differentials

Differential calculus helps find the slope of a curve.

differential cost

the cost difference between two choices

The manager compared the differential cost of two suppliers.

differential equation

equation involving derivatives of a function

The scientist solved the differential equation to predict motion.

differential operator

operator applying differentiation to functions

The differential operator simplifies solving differential equations.

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car part

automotive locking differential

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French:différentiel à verrouillage, ...
German:Sperrdifferential, ...
Italian:differenziale autobloccante, ...
Spanish:diferencial autoblocante, ...
Portuguese:diferencial de bloqueio, ...
Chinese:锁定差速机制, ...
Japanese:ロッキングディファレンシャル, ...
Arabic:قفل تَفاضُلي, ...
Hebrew:דִּיפֶרֶנְצְיָאל נִנְעָל, ...
Russian:блокирующий дифференциал, ...
Ukrainian:механізм блокування диференціала, ...
Hindi:लॉकिंग डिफरेंशियल, ...
Bengali:লকিং ডিফারেনশিয়াল, ...
Catalan:diferencial de bloqueig, ...
Czech:uzávěrka diferenciálu, ...
Danish:spærredifferentiale, ...
Dutch:vergrendelingsmechanisme differentieel, ...
Greek:κλείδωμα διαφορικού, ...
Hungarian:differenciálzár, ...
Khmer:ឧបករណ៍ចាក់សោឌីផេរ៉ង់ស្យែល, ...
Korean:잠금 차동장치 메커니즘, ...
Persian:مکانیزم قفل دیفرانسیل, ...
Polish:mechanizm zapobiegający poślizgowi kół przez blokowanie osi, ...
Portuguese (BR):diferencial de bloqueio, ...
Romanian:mecanism de blocare a diferențialului, ...
Swedish:differentiallås, ...
Thai:กลไกล็อคดิฟเฟอเรนเชียล, ...
Turkish:diferansiyel kilitleme mekanizması, ...
Vietnamese:cơ chế khóa vi sai, ...

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