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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cable-actuated systemcable transmissionbowden cable controlmechanical cable control
Antonyms / Antônimos
electronic controlhydraulic controlpneumatic controlwireless control

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle por cabo
Standard term used across Brazil for mechanical cable control systems
São Paulo
comando por cabo
Alternative technical term used in industrial settings
Portugal
comando por cabo
Preferred term in European Portuguese, more commonly used in engineering contexts
Rio de Janeiro
controle por cabo
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'controle de cabo'

Related Words

cable mechanismmechanical linkagebowden cabletransmission cablecontrol systemactuator

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull the cable
cable-operated system
mechanical advantage through cable control
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