take-up

A noun referring to a device or mechanism that reduces slack or takes up motion, or the action of tightening, absorbing, or reeling something in.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Vorrichtung oder einen Mechanismus bezeichnet, der Durchhang verringert oder Bewegung ausgleicht, sowie die Handlung des Spannens, Aufnehmens oder Aufwickelns von etwas.

1. Mechanical device C1 formal technical

   A device used to reduce slack or take up motion in machinery, such as in a sewing machine or loom.

   • The sewing machine's take-up mechanism ensures the thread remains taut.
   • He adjusted the take-up on the loom to prevent fabric defects.
   • The take-up roller in the printer needs regular maintenance.

   🇩🇪Spannvorrichtung

2. Action of taking up C1 formal technical

   The process of tightening, absorbing, or reeling in something.

   • The take-up of slack in the cable is automatic.
   • Proper take-up of the film is essential for clear photographs.
   • The winch's take-up action pulled the rope tight.

   🇩🇪Aufnahme

   Synonyme: absorptiontighteninguptakewinding

• take-ups plural form
• take-ups' possessive plural form
• take-up's possessive singular form