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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Objetos técnicos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con objetos técnicos, como "canoa", "odómetro", "péndulo", etc., que te ayudarán a dominar tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
antique
[Sustantivo]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

antiguo, antigüedad

antiguo, antigüedad

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged antique in the exhibit .
quill
[Sustantivo]

a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end

pluma, pájaros de escaño

pluma, pájaros de escaño

vane
[Sustantivo]

a flat or curved object, often made of metal or plastic, designed to catch or direct airflow, typically used in weather vanes, turbines, or aircraft

veleta, aleta

veleta, aleta

barb
[Sustantivo]

a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion

espina, pua

espina, pua

rushlight
[Sustantivo]

a simple lighting device from earlier times, consisting of a rush stem soaked in fat or grease, used as a makeshift candle

luz de junco, vela de junco

luz de junco, vela de junco

lathe
[Sustantivo]

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

torno, torno de mecanizar

torno, torno de mecanizar

buttress
[Sustantivo]

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

contrafuerte

contrafuerte

linen
[Sustantivo]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lino

lino

aqueduct
[Sustantivo]

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

acueducto

acueducto

Ex: Villagers relied on aqueduct for their daily supply of water .
viaduct
[Sustantivo]

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

viaducto

viaducto

processor
[Sustantivo]

(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work

procesador

procesador

Ex: He upgraded his PC with a more processor to handle demanding software and games .
oscilloscope
[Sustantivo]

an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics

osciloscopio, osciloscopio

osciloscopio, osciloscopio

odometer
[Sustantivo]

a device in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled by counting the number of rotations of a vehicle's wheels

cuentakilómetros, odómetro

cuentakilómetros, odómetro

munition
[Sustantivo]

weapons and ammunition used for military or defense purposes, including firearms, bombs, grenades, and missiles

munición, material bélico

munición, material bélico

torpedo
[Sustantivo]

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

torpedo, dispositivo explosivo de advertencia

torpedo, dispositivo explosivo de advertencia

payload
[Sustantivo]

the specific equipment or materials carried by a vehicle for a particular purpose

carga útil, payload

carga útil, payload

anchor
[Sustantivo]

a heavy object, usually made of metal, designed to secure a vessel or structure firmly to the bottom of a body of water to prevent drifting

ancla, peso

ancla, peso

Ex: The harbor master inspected anchor before granting clearance for the ship to dock .
helix
[Sustantivo]

a spiral shape that looks like a coil, often seen in things like springs, screws, or some types of antennas

hélice, espiral

hélice, espiral

console
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

consola, consola de videojuegos

consola, consola de videojuegos

drone
[Sustantivo]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

dron

dron

foam
[Sustantivo]

a light and airy material made by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid substance during production

espuma, material espumoso

espuma, material espumoso

replica
[Sustantivo]

an exact or very close copy of an object, often made to resemble the original in appearance and function

réplica

réplica

vessel
[Sustantivo]

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

buque, barco

buque, barco

canoe
[Sustantivo]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoa, piragua

canoa, piragua

submersible
[Sustantivo]

a specialized underwater vehicle designed to operate and navigate beneath the surface of water, typically used for exploration, research, or marine activities

submarino, vehículo subacuático

submarino, vehículo subacuático

hull
[Sustantivo]

the main body or framework of a ship or boat, typically the outer shell that provides buoyancy and protects against water

casco, hull

casco, hull

projectile
[Sustantivo]

an object, often a missile or bullet, propelled through the air by force, typically for military or scientific purposes

proyectil, objeto propulsado

proyectil, objeto propulsado

contraption
[Sustantivo]

a device or machine that is often unusual or complicated, made for a specific job

artefacto, artilugio

artefacto, artilugio

waterwheel
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device powered by flowing or falling water, typically used to generate mechanical power for tasks such as grinding grain or pumping water

roda hidráulica, noria

roda hidráulica, noria

linotype
[Sustantivo]

an innovative device used in printing, casting individual lines of type from molten metal, significantly advancing the efficiency of typesetting

linotipo, máquina de linotipo

linotipo, máquina de linotipo

Ex: Writers and editors relied on the efficiency of linotype to meet strict publishing deadlines .
stratum
[Sustantivo]

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

estrato

estrato

Ex: Within the realm of academia , there exists stratum of intellectual discourse , where scholars engage in rigorous debate and research .
gauge
[Sustantivo]

a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

manómetro, medidor

manómetro, medidor

brocade
[Sustantivo]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brocado, tela de brocado

brocado, tela de brocado

tarp
[Sustantivo]

a large sheet of strong, flexible material, typically made of canvas or polyethylene, used to protect or cover objects from weather or debris

loneta, toldo

loneta, toldo

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