Piston
pis·ton
noun
1.
United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
2.
mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
Origin
Borrowed from French piston.
Phrases
- opposed piston opposed cylinder
- piston engine
- piston ring
- piston rod
- piston valve
- trunk piston
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