polepiece

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A structure composed of material of high magnetic permeability that serves to direct the magnetic field produced by a magnet.
  2. A heavy strap which attaches the end of a carriage pole to the collar of a draught animal.

Word forms

polepiece polepieces pole piece

Etymology

From pole + piece.

Synonyms

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