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piston Definition

pis·ton (pistən)

noun

  1. the snug-fitting engine part that is forced back and forth within a cylinder by the pressure of combustion, steam, etc. and a reciprocating connecting rod
  2. Music a sliding valve moved in the cylinder of a brass instrument to change the pitch

Etymology: Fr < It pistone < pistare, to pound, crush < LL, freq. of L pinsere, to pound, beat: see pestle

Piston Definition

Pis·ton (pistən)

Piston, Walter 1894-1976; U.S. composer

piston Synonyms

piston

n.

piston Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • forge: Robs engine is also running our design forged pistons.
  • push: Push the piston up enough to remove the insert bearing.

Preposition: in

cylinder: This wheel moves another, similar bar connected to the piston in the second cylinder.

Adjective modifier

  • opposed: The front brakes use a radial caliper with four opposed pistons, in keeping with the latest trends in racing technology.
  • pneumatic: When a filter is in use this should be lowered by removing compressed air from the pneumatic pistons.
  • oversized: Uses an oversized piston to clean up damaged bores, uses maximum safe piston size giving largest cc's.
  • reversible: It can also be used for Full Organ reversible pistons and similar purposes.
  • hydraulic: Hydraulic pistons assist with the folding of the treadmill.

Modifies a noun

  • caliper: The 240 mm rear disk and single piston caliper provide the perfect balance between stopping power and ease of control.
  • caliper: Rear - stainless steel disk, Ø 220 mm; Ø 28 mm single piston caliper.
  • rod: The center hole in the end cover is for the piston rod whilst the hole to the left is for the pressure relief valve.
  • valve: The maximum travel of the slide or piston valve is twice the " steam lap " plus twice the port openings.
  • compressor: ROTORCOMP is a member of the BAUER Group, which has over 50 years experience in the manufacture of screw and piston compressors.
  • ring: The central section is machined to carry two piston rings at each end.

Noun used with modifier

  • caliper: Allows the caliper piston to be wound back for the fitting of new brake pads.
  • SR: For this reason we have stopped using the SR piston.
  • thumb: Thumb pistons: 3 to Great & Pedal; 3 to Swell.
  • toe: Toe pistons: 4 Pedal, Great to Pedal on, Great to Pedal off.
  • compression: The catalyst engine uses high compression ratio pistons designed specifically for the 4.2 power unit to optimize fuel economy.
  • alloy: Chrome iron cylinder block - split skirt aluminum alloy pistons.

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