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poppet

pop·pet

UK/ˈpɒ.pɪt/ uncommon informal

noun

1.

a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicular from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines

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Origin

A variant of puppet.

Phrases

  • kitchen witch
  • poppet valve

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