- clutch slip
- Clutch slip occurs when the clutch tries to engage (when the pedal or lever is released), but the discs do not mate securely.
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slip clutch — n. a friction clutch that will slip when the torque is too great Syn: slip friction clutch. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clutch — [1] An electrically operated coupling device that connects or disconnects the compressor pulley and compressor shaft [2] A device that disconnects the engine from the transmission, to allow the vehicle to change gears, and then allows the engine… … Dictionary of automotive terms
slip the clutch — To operate the clutch so that it partially disengages, as when keeping up the revs when driving off; causes wear on the clutch. Also see clutch slip … Dictionary of automotive terms
slip — The relative motion between driving and driven parts. See belt slip clutch slip half moon slip joint pliers limited slip differential wheelslip … Dictionary of automotive terms
Clutch control — refers to the act of controlling the speed of a vehicle with a manual transmission by partially engaging the clutch plate, using the clutch pedal instead of (or in conjunction with) the accelerator pedal. The purpose of a clutch is in part to… … Wikipedia
slip — Ⅰ. slip [1] ► VERB (slipped, slipping) 1) lose one s balance or footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance. 2) accidentally slide or move out of position or from someone s grasp. 3) fail to grip or make proper contact with a surface.… … English terms dictionary
Clutch — For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). Rear side of a Ford V6 engine, looking at the clutch housing on the flywheel … Wikipedia
slip — I. /slɪp / (say slip) verb (slipped or, Archaic, slipt, slipped, slipping) –verb (i) 1. to pass or go smoothly or easily; glide; slide: water slips off a smooth surface. 2. to slide suddenly and involuntarily, as on a smooth surface; to lose one… …
clutch — clutch1 clutchingly, adv. clutchy, adj. /kluch/, v.t. 1. to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child s hand as they… … Universalium
slip friction clutch — noun a friction clutch that will slip when the torque is too great • Syn: ↑slip clutch • Hypernyms: ↑friction clutch * * * noun see slip friction … Useful english dictionary
