yǐn​xiàn

fuse

  • created sense approved 引线/引線 · yǐn​xiàn · fuse — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    引线 / 引線

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    fuse

    A cord or wire used to ignite an explosive device; a catalyst for an event.

    引 (literal) → 引 · yǐn · to lead 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · thread

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  • created sense approved 引线/引線 · yǐn​xiàn · electrical lead — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    引线 / 引線

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    electrical lead

    A wire used to connect a circuit to a power source or other components.

    引 (literal) → 引 · yǐn · to lead 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · thread

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  • created sense approved 引线/引線 · yǐn​xiàn · intermediary — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    引线 / 引線

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    intermediary

    A person or thing that acts as a go-between, introduction, or contact for two parties

    引 (literal) → 引 · yǐn · to lead 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · clue

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  • created sense approved 引线/引線 · yǐn​xiàn · to thread a needle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    引线 / 引線

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    to thread a needle

    To pass a thread through the eye of a needle.

    引 (literal) → 引 · yǐn · to lead 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · thread

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  • created sense approved 引线/引線 · yǐn​xiàn · sewing needle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    引线 / 引線

    yǐn​xiàn

    sewing needle

    (dialect) A tool used for sewing.

    引 (literal) → 引 · yǐn · to lead 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · thread

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  • created sense approved 引线/引線 · yǐn​xiàn · informant — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    引线 / 引線

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    informant

    An internal contact or spy who provides information from within an organization; an insider providing leads for a crime

    引 (literal) → 引 · yǐn · to lead 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · clue

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  • created sense approved 引线/引線 · yǐn​xiàn · to act as a go-between — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    引线 / 引線

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    to act as a go-between

    To facilitate an introduction or connection between two parties

    引 (literal) → 引 · yǐn · to lead 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · clue

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