turbinepause
nounUK /ˈtɜːbaɪnpɔːz/
US /ˈtɜːrbaɪnpɔːz/
A turbinepause is a short rest when a big spinning machine stops for a while.
The wind farm had a turbinepause while the engineers checked the blades.
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2. A quiet moment of calm in the middle of a busy, noisy day.
After the storm, the town enjoyed a turbinepause of peace and quiet.
3. A planned break in a video game when the spinning background slows down.
The game added a turbinepause so players could catch their breath.
4. A short delay in a factory when the power-generating wheel is turned off.
Production resumed right after the turbinepause ended.