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Meanings of piston in английском
Moving component of reciprocating engines that is contained by a cylinder and is made gas-tight by piston rings.
португальский
pistão do motor каталонский
pistó Synonyms
Examples for "plunger"
Examples for "plunger"
1
One of the men broke away and crawled toward the plunger box.
2
If the plunger completed its motion the cheese would be completely crushed.
3
Tom pointed downward to a pedallike plunger inserted in the tunnel floor.
4
The pumps are of the usual Cornish plunger type, with flap valves.
5
With a thud Balcom crashed full upon the plunger, driving it home.
Usage of piston in английском
1
Attach the piston rod to the piston, and insert piston in cylinder.
2
Blacken the piston rod in a candle flame to prevent solder adhering.
3
There's four different movements of the piston to make the bike move.
4
The rectilinear motion of the piston-rod was thus converted into rotary motion.
5
The big square jaw shot forward like the piston of an engine.
6
The piston head is guided by a slide keyed to the frame.
7
These motives beat upon the mind as steam upon the iron piston.
8
We replaced that one bad piston and the old car ran okay.
9
The brown fist went back and shot forward like a piston rod.
10
This hole extends through the wood, and is fitted with a piston.
11
Cylinder pressure's too low, the piston seals leak, and then-ah ,forgetit.
12
The piston, F, fits the cylinder closely, but not necessarily steam tight.
13
As steam went in, it pushed up the piston, depressing the rod.
14
My arm flew, a piston driven by a will of its own.
15
Jimmy replied not a word, but puffed piston-like smoke from his pipe.
16
When the piston has about completed its downward stroke, what takes place?
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Translations for piston
русский
испанский
каталонский
Piston through the time
Piston across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common