Piston synonyms

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plunger
A device similar to a piston but without a mechanism; a long solid cylinder used, instead of a piston or bucket, as a forcer in pumps.
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cylinder (related)
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crankshaft (related)
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carburettor (related)
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valve (related)
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camshaft (related)
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flange (related)
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rotor (related)
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cylinder-head (related)
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crankcase (related)
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pulley (related)
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caliper (related)
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gearbox (related)
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piston-rod (related)
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axle (related)
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propeller (related)
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ram
Random-access memory
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disk
Something resembling such an object:
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sucker
A part or device used for sucking
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device (related)
The definition of a device is a tool or technique used to do a task.
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walter piston
United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
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flywheel (related)
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  • The cylinder, in which a well-fitting piston worked, was provided at its lower end with two valves.

  • In a particular case where the boiler pressure was maintained constant at 130 lb per square inch, and the cut-off was approximately 20% of the stroke, the values c =55 and b=o 031 were deduced, from which it will be found that the value of the piston speed corresponding to the maximum horsepower is 887 ft.

  • On again F J J raising the piston the valve E opens ?g G admitting more liquid whilst F re- mains closed.

  • The piston rod passes through a valve in the upper part of the cylinder which is held to its seat by a spring.

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