lash

IPA(Pronunciation)

/læʃ/

Noun

uncountable

(machining, mechanical) Looseness between fitted parts, either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).

Japanese Meaning

機械部品の組み立て時に生じる遊び（部品同士の接触や干渉を避けるために意図的に設けられる隙間や、誤差・摩耗によって生じる非意図的な隙間）

A slight lash in the gear assembly allowed the shaft to wobble under load.

歯車の組立にわずかな遊びがあり、荷重がかかると軸がふらついた。

Sense（1）

(machining, mechanical) Looseness between fitted parts, either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).

setting the proper valve lash for solid lifters