slip clutch

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Noun slip clutch has 1 sense

slip clutch, slip friction clutch - a friction clutch that will slip with the torque is too great
--₁ is a kind of friction clutch

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Slip Clutch

Noun: A mechanical device designed to protect machinery from damage caused by overload or excessive torque.

Example sentences:

The slip clutch engages when the torque exceeds a certain limit, preventing the machine from being damaged.
My lawnmower has a slip clutch that allows it to smoothly cut through thick grass without stalling.

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of a slip clutch.

Example sentence:

The tractor's slip clutch assembly is responsible for controlling the power transmission.

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