sheath — ► NOUN (pl. sheaths) 1) a cover for the blade of a knife or sword. 2) a condom. 3) a structure in living tissue which closely envelops another. 4) a protective covering around an electric cable. 5) (also sheath dress) a close fitting dress … English terms dictionary
cable — cablelike, adj. /kay beuhl/, n., v., cabled, cabling. n. 1. a heavy, strong rope. 2. a very strong rope made of strands of metal wire, as used to support cable cars or suspension bridges. 3. a cord of metal wire used to operate or pull a… … Universalium
Cable — /kay beuhl/, n. George Washington, 1844 1925, U.S. novelist and short story writer. * * * (as used in expressions) Cable News Network cable modem cable structure cable television coaxial cable * * * ▪ electronics … Universalium
sheath — n. (pl. sheaths) 1 a close fitting cover, esp. for the blade of a knife or sword. 2 a condom. 3 Bot., Anat., & Zool. an enclosing case or tissue. 4 the protective covering round an electric cable. 5 a woman s close fitting dress. Phrases and… … Useful english dictionary
sheath — noun (plural sheaths ʃi:δz, ʃi:θs) 1》 a cover for the blade of a knife or sword. 2》 a structure in living tissue which closely envelops another. 3》 a protective covering around an electric cable. 4》 chiefly Brit. a condom. 5》 (also sheath dress)… … English new terms dictionary
Power cable — This article is about electric power conductors. For portable equipment, see power cord. A power cable is an assembly of two or more electrical conductors, usually held together with an overall sheath. The assembly is used for transmission of… … Wikipedia
оболочка кабеля — кабельная оболочка оболочка Непрерывная металлическая или неметаллическая трубка, расположенная поверх сердечника и предназначенная для защиты его от влаги и других внешних воздействий. [ГОСТ 15845 80] оболочка кабеля — [В.А.Семенов. Англо… … Справочник технического переводчика
Kevlar — is the registered trademark for a light, strong para aramid synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed at DuPont in 1965 by Stephanie Kwolek and Roberto Berendt,cite web… … Wikipedia
SelTrac — is a digital signalling technology used to control the movements of rail vehicles originally developed by Alcatel. SelTrac is now sold by Thales. SelTrac Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) technology SelTrac is a family of three different… … Wikipedia
Electrical wiring — in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring … Wikipedia
Earthing system — In sulvent systems, an earthing system defines the electrical potential of the conductors relative to that of the Earth s conductive surface. The choice of earthing system has implications for the safety and electromagnetic compatibility of the… … Wikipedia
