synchro

See also: synchro-

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Etymology 1

Abbreviation of synchronization or synchronized.

Noun

synchro (countable and uncountable, plural synchros)

  1. (sports, informal) Clipping of synchronized.; Any synchronized event, such as synchronized swimming
    Hyponyms: synchronized swimming, synchronized diving
    • 2007 August 21, Aimee Berg, “In Unsteady Waters, a Solid Foundation”, in New York Times:
      Patrick Borkowski develops strength and conditioning programs for acrobatic and combat sports, including synchro, at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
  2. (electrical engineering) A type of rotary electrical transformer that is used for measuring the angle of a rotating machine such as an antenna platform. In its general physical construction, it is much like an electric motor.
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Etymology 2

Short for synchromesh..

Noun

synchro (countable and uncountable, plural synchros)

  1. (informal) Ellipsis of synchromesh (from synchro-).

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