му́фта

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1.
coupling, clutch, shaft couplingengineering
Му́фта соединя́ет два ва́ла.
The coupling connects two shafts.
Technical term for a device transmitting rotation between shafts.
2.
sleeve, socket, pipe coupling, nipple (pipe fitting)engineering
Трубы́ соедини́ли му́фтой.
The pipes were joined with a sleeve.
3.
muff (hand warmer)clothing
Зимой она́ гре́ет руки́ в му́фте.
In winter she warms her hands in a muff.
Item of clothing, now somewhat old-fashioned.

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