swarf

Meanings

• noun

  Waste material generated during metal working, such as shavings or chips.

  - "Swarf was scattered all over the workshop floor."
  - "The metalworker collected the swarf and disposed of it properly."

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Pronunciation

1. /swɔːf/
   
   
   
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2. /swɔːf/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

turnings

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Variants

List of all variants of swarf that leads to same result
swarf , swarfs

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Etymology

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Originally derived from Old English 'sworf' or 'swarf', meaning 'shaving' or 'chip'.

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Trivia

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1. Swarf is often used as a measure of productivity in metalworking and manufacturing industries.

2. In some countries, swarf is collected and recycled for use as fuel or raw material.

3. Swarf can also be used as a component in the production of certain types of concrete.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metalworking: The process of shaping and manipulating metals to create various products.

2. Manufacturing: The production of goods on a large scale using machinery and industrial processes.

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Culture

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Swarf has cultural significance in various industries, particularly metalworking and manufacturing, as it represents the byproduct of productive labor.

How to Memorize "swarf"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of metal shavings or chips. Visualize the process of metalworking and the resulting swarf.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'swarf' with the image of a metalworker's workshop and the sound of metal being shaped.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Swarf, Shavings from Metal's Craft' to remember the meaning of the word.

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