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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