Electrical Components

noun a device used for holding things tightly together or preventing movement

verb to fasten or hold something in place with a clamp

• The clamp was used to securely hold the pieces of metal together during the welding process.
• Can you pass me that clamp so I can fix this broken chair?
• I need to clamp down on my spending if I want to save money for vacation.
• Her anxiety felt like a tight clamp around her chest, making it hard to breathe.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• The factory specializes in manufacturing high-quality electrical parts and devices.
• I need to pick up some electrical parts and devices for my project this weekend.
• I'm always tinkering with different electrical parts and devices to see what I can create.
• His mind was like a complex network of electrical parts and devices, constantly processing information.

noun a small part or accessory worn with other clothing

verb present participle of the verb 'fit', meaning to be of the right size or shape for someone or something

• The tailor ensured that the fitting of the suit was perfect.
• I think the fitting room is on the second floor.
• Let's find a fitting spot to hang out.
• Her speech was a fitting tribute to his legacy.

noun the act of displaying or showing something briefly

verb displaying or showing something briefly

adjective displaying briefly or intermittently

• The flashing lights on the emergency vehicles alerted the drivers to move out of the way.
• I saw the flashing lights and knew the party was getting started.
• She was flashing her new phone around like it was the coolest thing ever.
• His smile was like a flashing beacon of happiness in the room.

noun a light bulb is also used as a metaphor for an idea or inspiration

• The inventor Thomas Edison is credited with creating the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb.
• I need to change the light bulb in the hallway, it's been flickering for days.
• I had a light bulb moment and finally figured out how to solve the puzzle.
• The realization hit me like a light bulb turning on in a dark room.

noun a small, slender, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together

verb to attach or fasten with a pin

• She secured the fabric with a pin before sewing it together.
• Can you pass me that pin so I can hang up this picture?
• I feel like a pin in a haystack trying to find my keys in this mess.
• His words were like a pin, pricking at her conscience.

noun a pointed projecting part, typically a long, narrow, and projecting part of a tool or weapon

• The prong on the fork is used for picking up food.
• Be careful with that prong, you might poke someone.
• I accidentally pronged myself on the cactus.
• The new policy has many different prongs to address various issues.

adjective having three poles or extremities, especially in reference to a psychological disorder characterized by three distinct personalities or moods

• The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with tripolar disorder, a rare condition characterized by extreme mood swings.
• My friend jokingly refers to herself as tripolar because she can never make up her mind about anything.
• I heard that guy is tripolar, one minute he's happy, the next he's angry for no reason.
• The political climate in the country can be described as tripolar, with three major parties constantly vying for power.

noun a device or tool used for splitting or dividing something

• The audio signal is divided using a splitter to send it to multiple speakers.
• I need to get a splitter for my headphones so we can both listen to music.
• Hey, can you pass me that headphone splitter so we can share music?
• The decision to invest in a business was a real splitter, causing tension among the partners.

noun a metal ring or cap placed around the end of a wooden pole or handle to prevent splitting

• The ferrule on the end of the pencil helps hold the eraser in place.
• Make sure you don't lose the ferrule from your pencil.
• I accidentally broke the ferrule off my pencil while fidgeting with it.
• The ferrule of tradition kept the family together during tough times.

noun a device that produces electricity by chemical reactions and is used to power electronic devices

• The flashlight requires a battery to function properly.
• Don't forget to grab a battery for the remote control.
• I need to juice up my phone with a battery.
• His enthusiasm was like a battery, always charged and ready to go.