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raccord

joint, fitting, connection

noun rah-KOR Rare

Origin: French 'raccorder' (to connect) derived noun

Also means

touch-up (painting, film)

Usage Note

Raccord in plumbing or construction is a pipe fitting or connector. In film and theatre it refers to continuity between shots or a touch-up of paint or makeup. Faire le raccord means to make something match seamlessly. The final d is silent.

Examples

"Le plombier a installé un raccord pour relier les deux tuyaux."

Natural Translation

The plumber installed a fitting to connect the two pipes.

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