Definition of piston
English to English noun - United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
source: WordNet 3.0 - mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
source: WordNet 3.0 - 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.
source: Webster 1913
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piston, piscation, pipestone, peastone, pakistan, position, pashtoon, pistahan, pakistani, paxton, pogostemon, pushtun, pashtun, pagitan, postman, paction, pay-station, pustahan, poseidon, pacation
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