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Dipstick

/ˈdɪp.stɪk/

Translation of "dipstick" into Russian

dipstick

Noun

/ˈdɪp.stɪk/

dipstick

dipsticks pl

щуп

He checked the oil level with a dipstick.

Он проверил уровень масла с помощью щупа.

Additional translations

мерный стержень

Definitions

dipstick

Noun

/ˈdɪp.stɪk/

A graduated rod for measuring the depth or amount of liquid in a container, especially oil in a vehicle's engine.

He checked the oil level in the car using the dipstick.

A person who is considered to be foolish or incompetent.

Don't be such a dipstick; read the instructions before you start.

A quick, informal test or sample taken to obtain a general indication of something, especially public opinion.

The survey was only a dipstick of consumer attitudes.

dipstick

Verb

/ˈdɪp.stɪk/

To measure or test the level or quality of (a liquid) using a dipstick.

Engineers dipsticked the tank every hour to monitor fuel levels.

dipstick

Adjective

/ˈdɪp.stɪk/

Relating to or involving a dipstick, especially a diagnostic test strip.

A dipstick test revealed traces of blood in the urine.

Idioms and phrases

engine dipstick

He checked the oil level with the engine dipstick.

масляный щуп двигателя

Он проверил уровень масла с помощью масляного щупа двигателя.

oil dipstick

The mechanic wiped the oil dipstick before checking the level.

щуп для масла

Механик протер щуп для масла перед проверкой уровня.

dipstick reading

She noted the dipstick reading as part of her car maintenance routine.

показания щупа

Она записала показания щупа в рамках своего плана технического обслуживания автомобиля.

dipstick tube

Insert the dipstick into the dipstick tube.

трубка щупа

Вставьте щуп в трубку щупа.

automatic dipstick

The new model features an automatic dipstick for ease of use.

автоматический щуп

Новая модель оснащена автоматическим щупом для удобства использования.