cable control
[ˈkeɪ.bəl kənˈtroʊl]
nounpl: cable controls
controle por cabo
1. A system of mechanical control using flexible cables to transmit force or movement from one location to another
The aircraft's flight surfaces are operated by cable control systems.
As superfícies de voo da aeronave são operadas por sistemas de controle por cabo.
2. In fitness equipment, a device that uses a cable mechanism for resistance training
She used the cable control machine for her strength training workout.
Ela usou a máquina de controle por cabo para seu treino de fortalecimento.
3. A method of remote operation of equipment or machinery through flexible cable linkages
The throttle cable control allows smooth acceleration of the engine.
O controle de cabo do acelerador permite uma aceleração suave do motor.
Cable control systems are foundational in mechanical engineering and are particularly important in Brazilian aerospace and automotive industries. The term is widely used in technical documentation and training materials. In Portugal, 'comando por cabo' is preferred in formal technical contexts, reflecting the broader European Portuguese tendency toward different terminology in specialized fields.
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