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Piston in Russian

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Noun

  • Singular: piston
  • Plural: pistons

Synonyms for Piston

PistonplungerWalter Piston

Derived terms for Piston

cornet-?-pistonspiston ringpiston chamberpiston rodwalter piston

Definitions of Piston

Noun
1. A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure as in an engine or displaces fluid.
2. A valve device in some brass instruments for changing the pitch.

Other
1. A mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion.

Examples of usage

  • This shaft links with a piston.
  • The piston does not come into contact with the cylinder cover.
  • The settling of piston rings into a cylinder's wall is the goal of modern engine break-ins.

Wikipedia says

  • A piston is a component of reciprocating engines, pumps and gas compressors. It is located in a cylinder and is made gas-tight by piston rings. In an engine, its purpose is to transfer force from expanding gas in the cylinder to the crankshaft via a piston rod and/or connecting rod.

Words similar to Piston

pistol pistil

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