Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
to strip [a thread]
English answer:
to damage it, rendering it unusable
English term
Italy
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strip
...what's the meaning of strip here? simply eliminate the threads???
(also I have some problems understanding what is the socket hole they refer to)
thanks!
| 4 +10 | to damage it, rendering it unusable |
Tony M
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| 4 | Eliminate |
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to damage it, rendering it unusable
The 'socket hole' presumably refers to the hole into which the spanner or other tool is inserted to undo the filter housing; it seems as if it is designed (like certain screw heads are) so that you can (for example) UNdo it, but not do it up; hence you can remove the filter using a tool (in case it is tight), but can only refit the filter casing by hand (i.e. not using the same tool, which would just go round and round in the hole) to avoid using too much force (over-tightening)
Eliminate
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Note added at 5 mins (2006-02-16 12:21:50 GMT)
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The socket hole must be the : filter name you refer to in your question.
| disagree |
Tony M
: I wouldn't say 'eliminate', since that might imply this was a desirable action...
2 hrs
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| agree |
Babelworth
: they can not shear the it
1 day 2 hrs
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