fettling

Meanings

• verb

  The process of making small adjustments or improvements to something, especially a vehicle.

  - "After the race, the mechanics spent hours fettling the engines."
  - "The car owner was very particular about how his classic car was fettled."

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Synonyms

fix

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fettling
letting , settling , grettling

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Variants

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fettle , fettled , fettles , fettling

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Etymology

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Originally used in the context of horse racing, where the term referred to the fine-tuning of a horse's equipment.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fettling' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'fetten', meaning 'to rub' or 'to smear'.

2. In the early days of automobile racing, teams would spend hours fettling their cars before a race to ensure they had the best possible chance of winning.

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Related Concepts

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1. tuning: Related concept: The process of adjusting or modifying a system, often with the goal of improving its performance.

2. maintenance: Related concept: The process of preserving the condition of something, often through regular upkeep and repairs.

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Culture

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In motorsports, fettling is an essential part of maintaining and optimizing the performance of vehicles.

How to Memorize "fettling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of making small adjustments and improvements to an engine or vehicle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'fettling' with the process of fine-tuning and optimizing performance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: F-ine-tuning T-he E-ngine

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