thread close

[/θrɛd kloʊs/]
nounpl: thread closes
fechamento de rosca
1. The final stage of a screw thread where two threaded components are fully engaged and tightened together
The thread close must be smooth to ensure a proper seal.
O fechamento de rosca deve ser suave para garantir uma vedação adequada.
2. In manufacturing and engineering, the point at which threads mesh completely
Check the thread close for any signs of stripping.
Verifique o fechamento de rosca para sinais de danificação.
This is primarily a technical/engineering term used in both American and Brazilian industrial contexts. It is not typically used in casual conversation and is specific to manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and construction industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thread engagementscrew engagementthread coupling
Antonyms / Antônimos
thread separationthread disengagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fechamento de rosca
Standard technical term used in engineering and manufacturing
São Paulo
encaixe de rosca
Alternative technical term sometimes used in industrial settings
Portugal
fecho de rosca
Portuguese variation of the technical term

Related Words

thread pitchthread depththreadingfastener

Related Idioms & Phrases

tight thread close
smooth thread close
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