Piston: meaning, definitions and examples

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piston

 

[ หˆpษชstษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical component

A piston is a cylindrical piece of metal that moves up and down within a cylinder in an engine or machine. It is used to create pressure and convert energy, typically in internal combustion engines or hydraulic systems.

Synonyms

cylinder, plug, plunger

Examples of usage

  • The piston's movement is essential for engine operation.
  • He replaced the broken piston in his motorcycle.
  • The hydraulic system relies on pistons to deliver power.

Translations

Translations of the word "piston" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pistรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kolben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piston

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ัˆะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚ok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚นใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piston

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pistรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piston

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ์Šคํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุจุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piest

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดปๅกž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piston

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรญstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ัˆะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piston

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pistรณn

Etymology

The word 'piston' originates from the late Middle Ages, derived from the Old French term 'piston', which is a diminutive of 'piste', meaning 'a small plug'. The term reflects the function of the piston as a component that fits snugly within a cylinder, moving to create pressure or facilitate motion. The concept of the piston has been pivotal in mechanics, particularly in the development of steam engines during the Industrial Revolution. As technology advanced, the design and application of pistons evolved, becoming essential to a wide array of engines and hydraulic systems. Its use has been documented in various engineering texts, reflecting its crucial role in modern machinery.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,071 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.