bloqueio desfazado
[blo-KAY-o des-fa-ZA-do]
nounmasculinepl: bloqueios desfazados
staggered block / offset block / phase-shifted block
1. A blocking technique or formation where blocks are not aligned in a straight line but are intentionally offset or staggered in time or space
The volleyball team used a staggered block to confuse the opponent's hitter.
O time de vôlei usou um bloqueio desfazado para confundir o atacante do adversário.
2. In construction or masonry, a pattern of blocks laid so that the joints do not align vertically between courses
The wall was built with staggered blocks for better structural integrity.
A parede foi construída com bloqueio desfazado para maior integridade estrutural.
3. In electrical or mechanical systems, a blocking or locking mechanism that operates at different times or phases
The machine uses phase-shifted blocks to regulate the output.
A máquina usa bloqueios desfazados para regular a saída.
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