percussive maintenance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of physical concussion, such as a knock or a tap, in an attempt to make a malfunctioning device work.

Pronunciation

/pəˈkʌsɪv ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ /-tɪ-/ /pɚˈkʌsɪv ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ en-au-percussive maintenance.ogg En-us-percussive maintenance.ogg

Word forms

percussive maintenance

Synonyms

technical tap mechanical agitation
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