shuttle box
The term "shuttle box" refers to specific apparatuses used in both textile manufacturing and scientific experimentation.
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Definition
C2Textile Manufacturing
(technical)A device at the ends of the race on a loom that directs and receives the flying shuttle, ensuring smooth weaving operations.
Example
- The shuttle box ensures that the flying shuttle returns accurately, allowing for continuous weaving.
- By adjusting the shuttle box, the weaver can improve the efficiency of the loom.
C2Scientific Experimentation
(technical)An apparatus with two electrifiable chambers connected by a hole, used in animal behavior and learning experiments.
Example
- The shuttle box experiment measured the animal's ability to learn avoidance behavior.
- Researchers used a shuttle box to study the effects of different stimuli on the subjects.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shuttle box":
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