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  • synchro-
    synchro-
    a combining form representing synchronized or synchronous in compound words.
  • synchro
    synchro
    noun
    any of a number of electrical devices in which the angular position of a rotating part is transformed into a voltage, or vice versa

synchro-

American  
  1. a combining form representing synchronized or synchronous in compound words.

    synchroscope; synchrotron.


synchro 1 British  
/ ˈsɪŋkrəʊ /

noun

  1. Also called: selsyn.  any of a number of electrical devices in which the angular position of a rotating part is transformed into a voltage, or vice versa

  2. short for synchronized swimming

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

synchro- 2 British  

combining form

  1. indicating synchronization

    synchroflash

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Laugher and Anthony Harding then added a bronze in the men's synchronised 3m springboard as the nation won a medal in all four synchro events for the first time.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2024

In the diving, Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher added to the medal tally with bronze in the men's 3m synchro springboard final.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2024

Daley, who won a gold medal in the 10-meter synchro at the Tokyo Olympics, claimed his first international title since taking a year-long break from the sport.

From Seattle Times Feb. 2, 2024

He returned to action at the British National Diving Cup last week, winning gold in the 10m synchro with Noah Williams, who is also included.

From BBC Dec. 22, 2023

Don sighed and made a minute adjustment on the synchro knob.

From The Best Made Plans by Dongen, H. R. van

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