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arrestor

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/əˈrɛstər/ · ar-res-tor

A device or agent that arrests or stops motion, often used in engineering or aviation.

Meanings

nountechnical

A device or agent that arrests or stops motion, often used in engineering or aviation.

ایک ایسا آلہ یا ایجنٹ جو حرکت کو روکتا ہے، عموماً انجینئرنگ یا ہوا بازی میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

گرفتاری والا

giriftari wala

Synonyms

stopperdetainerblockerروکنے والاروکقید

Antonyms

acceleratorfacilitatorpromoterتیز کرنے والاآسان بنانے والابڑھانے والا

Common Collocations

  • arrestor cable
  • arrestor bed
  • arrestor device

Example Sentences

The aircraft is equipped with an arrestor system for emergency landings.

طیارے میں ہنگامی لینڈنگ کے لئے گرفتاری کا نظام موجود ہے۔

Tayare mein hungami landing ke liye giriftari ka nizam maujood hai.

The arrestor cable is essential for stopping the jet on the runway.

گرفتاری کا کیبل رن وے پر جٹ کو روکنے کے لئے ناگزیر ہے۔

Giriftari ka cable run way par jet ko rokne ke liye naagzeer hai.

In the event of an emergency, the arrestor will activate automatically.

ہنگامی صورت حال میں، گرفتاری خود بخود فعال ہو جائے گا۔

Hungami soorat hal mein, giriftari khud bakhud faal ho jayega.

Easily Confused With

arrest:Arrest means to detain someone legally, while arrestor refers to a device that stops or halts motion.

Word Family

arrest
verbگرفتاری کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'arrestor' as a device that 'arrests' motion.

Visualize a car coming to a sudden stop on a runway due to an arrestor system.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "arrestare" — to stop, seize

First known use: 20th century

The term 'arrestor' is derived from the Latin word 'arrestare', which means to seize or stop. In modern usage, it refers to devices or agents that halt motion or apprehend individuals.