pneumatic

The definition of pneumatic is something that contains or uses gases such as air to create a mechanical response.

(adjective)

A drill that uses air to work is an example of a drill that would be described as a pneumatic drill.

See pneumatic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or containing wind, air, or gases
1. filled with compressed air: pneumatic tire
2. worked by compressed air: pneumatic drill
Informal having a full, shapely figure; often, specif., having large breasts: said of a woman
Theol. having to do with the spirit or soul
Zool. having hollows filled with air, as certain bones in birds

Origin: L pneumaticus < Gr pneumatikos < pneuma, breath: see pneuma

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See pneumatic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to air or other gases.
Of or relating to pneumatics.
a. Run by or using compressed air: a pneumatic drill.
b. Filled with air, especially compressed air: a pneumatic tire.
Zoology Having cavities filled with air, as the bones of certain birds.
Of or relating to the pneuma; spiritual.

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Origin: French pneumatique

Origin: , from Latin pneumaticus

Origin: , from Greek pneumatikos

Origin: , from pneuma, pneumat-, wind; see pneu- in Indo-European roots

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