sleeve-coupling

A worker connects two pipes using a sleeve-coupling.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mechanical component: A "sleeve-coupling" is a tubular fitting used to connect two shafts or pipes end-to-end, typically in engineering or machinery. It acts as a sleeve that slides over the ends of the two parts to join them securely.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The mechanic installed a sleeve-coupling to join the two rotating shafts. (A tubular connector used in machinery.)
  • In plumbing, a sleeve-coupling is often used to repair a broken pipe. (A fitting for connecting pipe sections.)

Advanced Usage

• "to use a sleeve-coupling": to employ this device for joining components.

  • The engineer decided to use a sleeve-coupling to align the motor and pump shafts. (The engineer chose this connector for proper alignment.)

• "sleeve-coupling assembly": the process or result of fitting the coupling onto the shafts.

  • The sleeve-coupling assembly required precise measurements to ensure no misalignment. (The installation of the tubular connector needed careful adjustment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sleeve (n): a tubular part that covers or protects something.

  • The metal sleeve protects the wire from damage. (A covering tube.)

• Coupling (n): a device used to connect two things together.

  • The coupling between the train cars was loose. (A connecting mechanism.)

Synonyms

• Pipe connector: a device for joining pipes.
• Shaft connector: a device for joining rotating shafts.

Phrasal Verbs

• (The term is a compound noun and does not form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

• (The term is technical and lacks idiomatic usage.)