snap ring

snap ring
A circular spring, having a small break in its circumference, used as a fastener; a circlip

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  • snap ring — noun an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes • Syn: ↑carabiner, ↑karabiner • Hypernyms: ↑hoop, ↑ring, ↑fastener, ↑fastening, ↑holdfast, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • snap ring — A split ring or clip that is snapped into a groove in a shaft or in a groove in a hole. It is used to hold bearings, thrust washers, gears, etc., in place. An internal snap ring is used in a groove in a housing; an external snap ring fits in a… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • snap ring — Mach. any of various kinds of metal rings that must be forced open to be used and snap back into place to make a snug fit. [1900 05] * * * …   Universalium

  • ring — A circular piece or band of metal. See balk ring blocking ring chainring chrome ring compression ring control ring D ring D ring dykes ring fire ring …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • ring binder — ring′ bind er n. a loose leaf binder in which the sheets are held in by two or more rings that can be made to snap open • Etymology: 1925–30 …   From formal English to slang

  • Snap (fingers) — Snapping (or clicking) one s fingers is the act of creating a cracking/clicking sound with one s fingers. Primarily this is done by building tension between the thumb and another (middle, index, or ring) finger and then moving the other finger… …   Wikipedia

  • ring binder — a loose leaf binder in which the sheets are held in by two or more rings that can be made to snap open. [1925 30] * * * …   Universalium

  • snap one's fingers — verb to creat a cracking or clicking sound with one’s fingers by building tension between the thumb and another finger (middle, index, or ring) and then moving that finger forcefully downward so it hits the thenar eminence of the same hand at a… …   Wiktionary

  • snap hook — noun : spring hook * * * n. a hook with a spring allowing the entrance but preventing the escape of a cord, key ring, etc …   Useful english dictionary

  • E Ring — may refer to:*A ring of Saturn * E Ring , a television series * The outer ring of The Pentagon, occupied by the most senior officers and their planning staffs * A hardware retaining fastener named after its rounded E shape. Also known as a… …   Wikipedia

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