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rotary table

nounMetalworking

A device for precisely positioning the workpiece, enabling the operator to drill or cut at exact intervals around a fixed axis.

rotolining

nounMetalworking

A process that lines the interior of metal objects with a polymer that involves heating and rotating the item.

rouleau

nounManufacturing

A decorative technique that involves creating patterns with piping, cording or bias tape. A rouleau loop uses the same cord or piping as a way of fastening buttons, most notably down the back of bridal gowns.

rounce

nounIndustrial printing

The handle by which the bed of a hand press, holding the form of type, etc., is run in under the platen and out again.

round dance

nounAgricultural equipment

A repetitive, circular movement made by a foraging honey bee in process of communicating to other workers that it has located a significant and nearby food source.

route

nounRail equipment

A path that has been secured by a railway signalling system for the passage of a train and locked to prevent any conflicting train movements from taking place.

router

nounIndustrial electronics

In integrated circuit or printed circuit board design, an algorithm for adding all wires needed to properly connect all of the placed components while obeying all design rules.

rowy

adjectiveManufacturing

Having an undesirable appearance of visible rows or streaks.

RP-1

nounAviation maintenance

Initialism of rocket propellant 1 (a highly refined kerosene; usually used in combination with LOX).

RTI

nounAutomotive

Initialism of ramp travel index, a measure of offroad performance.

rug hooking

nounTextile production

An art and a craft where a rug is made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a stiff woven base such as burlap, linen, or rug warp.

rule

nounIndustrial printingdated

A thin plate of brass or other metal, of the same height as the type, and used for printing lines, as between columns on the same page, or in tabular work.

run

nounMining and extraction

The horizontal distance to which a drift may be carried, either by licence of the proprietor of a mine or by the nature of the formation; also, the direction which a vein of ore or other substance takes.

run around

verbRail equipment

To move from one end of the consist to the other, so as to pull the train in the opposite direction.

run on

verbIndustrial printing

To carry on or continue (e.g. the type for a new sentence) without making a break or commencing a new paragraph.

run upon sorts

verbIndustrial printingdated

To use or require a greater number of some particular letters or symbols than the regular proportion, as, for example, when making an index.

run-flat

nounAutomotive

A pneumatic tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to allow the vehicle to continue to be driven (although usually at a reduced speed).

run-on

nounMachining

The period when a power saw or other tool continues to run after being powered off.

runaround

nounIndustrial printing

A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.

runaway diesel

nounAutomotive

A diesel internal combustion engine which is uncontrollable with conventional means due to an aspirated fuel leak that revs faster and faster to destruction unless stopped.

runaway train

nounRail equipment

An uncontrolled railroad incident where a train or rolling stock moves without operator control, often due to brake failure, loss of power, or an accidental release on the main line.