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dynamo

 

[ ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

electricity

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy; a generator.

Synonyms

alternator, engine, generator

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,145, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.