draaischijf

Definitions of draaischijf
  1. noun
    a horizontal rotating wheel holding the clay being shaped by a potter
    synonyms: pottenbakkersschijf, pottenbakkerswiel
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    type of:
    rad, wiel
    a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
  2. noun
    sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
    synonyms: disc, discus, disk, grammofoonplaat, magneetschijf, plaat, schijf
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    type of:
    geluidsopname, geluidsregistratie
    a recording of acoustic signals
  3. noun
    a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
    synonyms: kiesschijf, nummerschijf, wijzerplaat
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    type of:
    keuzeschakelaar
    a switch that is used to select among alternatives
  4. noun
    the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
    synonyms: kiesschijf, nummerschijf
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    type of:
    controller, moderateur, regelaar, regulateur, regulator
    a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
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