synchro
synchro Lexical Profile
synchro Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An informal shortening of synchronized swimming, synchronized skating, or synchronized diving.
"She competed in collegiate synchro for four years before becoming a coach."
A synchromesh gear mechanism in an automotive manual transmission that matches the rotational speeds of engaging gears to prevent grinding.
"Shifting into second gear produces a harsh crunch because the transmission's synchro is worn out."
A rotary electromagnetic transducer (such as a selsyn) used to transmit angular position data or maintain synchronous rotation between distant shafts.
"The radar antenna's orientation is relayed to the control room display via a precision synchro."
• adjective
Synchronized; occurring or operating at the exact same time or rate (used chiefly in informal or technical contexts).
"The film crew used a synchro camera system to record dialogue and action simultaneously."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century as a shortened form of 'synchronous', 'synchronizer', or 'synchromesh', deriving ultimately from Ancient Greek 'syn-' (together) and 'khronos' (time).