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Brake, friction
Construction; Heavy & civil
A brake operating by friction between two surfaces rotating or sliding on each other.
Winch
Construction; Heavy & civil
A drum that can be rotated so as to exert a strong pull while winding in a line.
Working cycle
Construction; Heavy & civil
A complete set of operations. In an excavator, it usually includes loading, moving, dumping and returning to the loading point.
Abrasion
Construction; Heavy & civil
Material erosion by rubbing of coarse, hard, or sharp materials.
Acre
Construction; Heavy & civil
Unit for measuring land, equal to 43,560 square feet, 4,840 square yards, or 160 square rods.
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