English Explanatory Dictionary

snubber

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device used to suppress ("snub") voltage transients in electrical systems, pressure transients in fluid systems, or excess force or rapid movement in mechanical systems.
  2. One who snubs.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnʌ.bɚ/ /ˈsnʌbə/ /ˈsnʊbə/ /ˈsnʊbəɹ/ /ˈsnʌbəɹ/

Word forms

snubber snubbers

Etymology

From snub + -er.

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