Dynamo: meaning, definitions and examples
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dynamo
[ ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ ]
football
A professional football club based in Kyiv, Ukraine, known for its success in domestic and European competitions.
Synonyms
football club, soccer club, team
Examples of usage
- Dynamo Kyiv won the league title last season.
- The match between Dynamo and Shakhtar is always intense.
electricity
A machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy; a generator.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dynamo powered the lights in the building.
- Old bicycles used to have dynamos to power the headlight.
Translations
Translations of the word "dynamo" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dínamo
🇮🇳 डायनामो
🇩🇪 Dynamo
🇮🇩 dinamo
🇺🇦 динамо
🇵🇱 dynamo
🇯🇵 ダイナモ
🇫🇷 dynamo
🇪🇸 dínamo
🇹🇷 dinamo
🇰🇷 다이너모
🇸🇦 دينامو
🇨🇿 dynamo
🇸🇰 dynamo
🇨🇳 发电机
🇸🇮 dinamo
🇮🇸 dínamó
🇰🇿 динамо
🇬🇪 დინამო
🇦🇿 dinamo
🇲🇽 dínamo
Word origin
The word 'dynamo' originates from the Greek word 'dunamis', meaning power or force. It was first used in the 19th century to describe a machine that generates electricity. The term became popular in the field of physics and engineering to refer to devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. Over time, 'dynamo' has also been associated with sports, particularly football clubs, symbolizing power and success.