stuffing box
ˈstʌfɪŋ bɒks
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Definition of stuffing box - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

machine partTECH.mechanical part stopping leaks by compressing packing around a shaftTECH.
  • The stuffing box stopped water from leaking out.
  • Engineers inspected the stuffing box for leaks.
  • The stuffing box needs regular maintenance.
gland packing gland
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  • stuffing box: mechanical part stopping leaks by compressing packing around a shaft
    mechanical part stopping leaks by compressing packing around a shaft

Expressions with stuffing box

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stuffing box packingn.
material used to seal a stuffing box
The engineer replaced the stuffing box packing to stop the leak.

Expressions with stuffing

knock the stuffing out ofv.
cause someone or team to lose energy and confidence
The rival team knocked the stuffing out of us in the final game.
full of stuffingadj.
filled with a lot of material
The pillow is full of stuffing and very comfortable.
turkey stuffingn.
seasoned mixture used to fill a turkey
The turkey stuffing was made with bread, herbs, and spices.
oyster stuffingn.
dish made with oysters and bread crumbs
She served oyster stuffing as a side dish for dinner.
cash stuffingn.
budgeting method using cash in envelopes
Cash stuffing helps me control my monthly expenses.
ballot box stuffingn.
illegal act of casting extra votes in elections
The candidate was accused of ballot box stuffing.

Expressions with box

box inv.
surround someone or something restricting their movement
The parked cars boxed in her vehicle, making it impossible to leave..
box upv.
pack or enclose in boxes
They had to box up all the books before the move..
idiot boxn.
television set often seen as mindless entertainment
He spent all night in front of the idiot box.
pine boxn.
box made of pine wood
She stored her tools in a pine box.
check the boxv.
mark a box on a form to indicate a choice
Please check the box if you agree with the terms.
inside the boxadv.
within a confined or limited space
The cat stayed inside the box during the trip.
box office hitn.
movie or show that is very successful
The new superhero film is a box office hit.
out of the boxadj.
unconventional or innovative in approach
Her out of the box thinking led to a breakthrough.
outside the boxadj.
unconventional or creative in approach or thinking
Her outside the box solution impressed the judges.
watch the boxv.
look at television for entertainment or information
We like to watch the box after dinner.

Terms related to stuffing box

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stuffbearingcompressionhousingleakagelubricationsealshaft

Terms with stuffing box included in their meaning

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stuffing nutn.
machinery
nut used to secure a stuffing box in machinery
stuffing box packingn.
sealing
material used to seal a stuffing box

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  1. French:presse-étoupe, ...
  2. German:Stopfbuchse, ...
  3. Italian:premistoppa, ...
  4. Spanish:prensaestopas, ...
  5. Portuguese:caixa de gaxetas, ...
  6. Chinese:填料函, ...
  7. Japanese:グランドパッキン, ...
  8. Arabic:صُندوق الحَشْو, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲרְגַּז אִיטּוּם, ...
  10. Russian:сальниковый узел, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заглушка, ...
  12. Hindi:स्टफिंग बॉक्स, ...
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