piston Definition
pis·ton (pis′tən)
noun
- 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
- 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 (pis′tən)
Piston, Walter 1894-1976; U.S. composer
piston Synonyms
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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