snubbers
Line tension controllers
Snubbers are devices that absorb or dampen sudden forces, shocks, or movements.
In engineering, a snubber limits the motion of pipes, cables, or mechanical components during rapid pressure changes or vibrations.
In electronics, snubber circuits suppress voltage spikes that could damage components.
The snubbers on the reactor coolant pipes prevent damage during seismic events.
Devices that reduce jolts
- dampersThings that restrain intensity
- buffersThings that absorb impact
- cushionsSoft padded supports
- springsCoils, sources, or leaps
hydraulic · pneumatic · vibration · recoil · energy absorption · suspension · impact · deceleration
Those who refuse acceptance
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
- dismissersThose who disregard others
- snobsCondescending, self-important people
- brush-offAbrupt, dismissive rejection
insult · disdain · affront · ignoring · exclusion · haughtiness · contempt · rudeness
Vessel's secured resting place
- dock linesRopes securing boats to piers
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- bollardsShort protective posts
- ropeThick twisted fibers
hawser · pier · berthing · anchor · windlass · capstan · bow · stern
shock absorbers
Devices that reduce jolts
springs · hydraulic · pneumatic · vibration · recoil · energy absorption · suspension · impact · deceleration · cylinders
rejecters
Those who refuse acceptance
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
- dismissersThose who disregard others
- snobsCondescending, self-important people
brush-off · insult · disdain · affront · ignoring · exclusion · haughtiness · contempt · rudeness · snobbery
mooring
Vessel's secured resting place
- dock linesRopes securing boats to piers
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- bollardsShort protective posts
rope · hawser · pier · berthing · anchor · windlass · capstan · bow · stern · chafe
surge suppressors
Devices blocking voltage spikes
- capacitorsCharge-storing circuit components
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- voltageElectrical potential difference
diodes · flyback · inductive · relay · solenoid · EMI · semiconductor · thyristor · switching · damping
snubbersamplifiers
Devices that increase signal
boosters · resonators · oscillators · exciters · intensifiers
snubbersdrivers
Vehicle operators or motivating forces
actuators · propellers · impellers · accelerators · motors