piston (Meaning)
piston (n)
United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
piston (n.)
A sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against, fluid pressure. It usually consists of a short cylinder fitting within a cylindrical vessel along which it moves, back and forth. It is used in steam engines to receive motion from the steam, and in pumps to transmit motion to a fluid; also for other purposes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of piston
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piston Sentence Examples
- The engine's piston moved smoothly up and down, driving the crankshaft.
- The race car's oversized pistons generated immense power, propelling the vehicle forward.
- The hydraulic piston exerted tremendous force, lifting the heavy load.
- The microscope's fine adjustment knob used a piston mechanism to focus the image.
- The pump's piston was made of hardened steel to withstand the high pressure.
- The air compressor's piston compressed air into a tank, creating high-pressure storage.
- The impact wrench's piston delivered powerful blows to loosen stubborn bolts.
- The hydraulic ram's piston extended and retracted, applying force to the target material.
- The brake caliper's piston applied hydraulic pressure to the brake pads, stopping the vehicle.
- The drill press's piston drove the drill bit into the workpiece with unwavering precision.
FAQs About the word piston
United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976), mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motionA sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves aga
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The engine's piston moved smoothly up and down, driving the crankshaft.
The race car's oversized pistons generated immense power, propelling the vehicle forward.
The hydraulic piston exerted tremendous force, lifting the heavy load.
The microscope's fine adjustment knob used a piston mechanism to focus the image.
