ma-ni-ven
Definition
- Noun:
- Hand crank: A component or device used to manually rotate or start a machine, typically an engine or mechanism, by hand.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ta dùng ma-ni-ven để khởi động động cơ cũ. (He used the hand crank to start the old engine.)
- Chiếc xe này vẫn còn ma-ni-ven. (This car still has a hand crank.)
- Ma-ni-ven thường được tìm thấy trên các máy móc cổ điển. (A hand crank is often found on classic machinery.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ma-ni-ven" is a direct loanword from the French , reflecting its technical origin. It is primarily used in specific, often mechanical or automotive, contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Tay quay: (n) crank, lever. A more general Vietnamese term for a handle or lever used for turning.
- Anh vặn tay quay để mở cửa sổ. (He turned the crank to open the window.)
Synonyms
- Hand crank: A lever with a handle for manual operation.
- Starting crank: Specifically for starting engines.
Related Terms
- Khởi động bằng tay: (v) to hand-crank, to start manually.
- Trước khi có máy khởi động, người ta phải khởi động bằng tay. (Before starters existed, people had to hand-crank engines.)