checkstop en · NOUN
Etymology
From check + stop.
Meanings
- (attributive, often) A check valve with override control to stop the flow regardless of its direction or pressure.
- A mechanism in a device that allows said device to monitor and stop its activity if adverse behavior occurs.
- (Canada) A location where police stand by to detect impaired or unsafe driving.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| checkstops | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
ja チェック停止 (computing, engineering: mechanism to check for and stop adverse device behavior)