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parts bin

/ˈpɑːts bɪn/

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/ˈpɑːts bɪn/B2formaltechnical
  • ruКонтейнер или отведённое место для хранения запасных компонентов, обычно в контексте инженерии, производства или вычислительной техники.

A container or designated space used for storing spare components, typically in engineering, manufacturing, or computing contexts.

  1. Collection of spare componentsB2formal

    A container or storage area where spare or replacement parts for machinery, vehicles, or electronics are kept.

    ruНабор запасных деталей

    • The mechanic searched the parts bin for a suitable bolt.
    • He keeps a well-organized parts bin for his vintage car restoration.
    • The factory has a large parts bin system for quick repairs.
  2. Metaphorical reuse of componentsC1informal

    A concept in design or engineering where existing components are reused in new products or systems.

    ruПовторное использование компонентов

    • The new model was built from the parts bin of previous designs.
    • Software developers often pull from a parts bin of reusable code.
    • The car manufacturer used a parts bin approach to reduce costs.