water hammer

Noun

A noise in a pipe caused by a sudden stop or decrease in the speed of the water flowing in it.

ریشه

From the English words 'water' and 'hammer'. First known use in the 19th century.

مثال

• The water hammer in the pipes was very loud.
• We need to fix the water hammer in our plumbing system.
• Water hammer can cause damage to pipes.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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