synchro
See also: synchro-
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
Abbreviation of synchronization or synchronized.
Noun edit
synchro (countable and uncountable, plural synchros)
- (sports, informal) Clipping of synchronized.; Any synchronized event, such as synchronized swimming
- Hyponyms: synchronized swimming, synchronized diving
- 2007 August 21, Aimee Berg, “In Unsteady Waters, a Solid Foundation”, in New York Times[1]:
- Patrick Borkowski develops strength and conditioning programs for acrobatic and combat sports, including synchro, at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
- (electrical engineering) A type of rotary electrical transformer that is used for measuring the angle of a rotating machine such as an antenna platform. In its general physical construction, it is much like an electric motor.
Translations edit
a type of rotary transformer used for measuring the angle of a rotating machine
See also edit
Etymology 2 edit
Short for synchromesh..
Noun edit
synchro (countable and uncountable, plural synchros)
- (informal) Ellipsis of synchromesh (“from synchro-”).