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Piston word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "piston" word

[noun] mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
[noun] United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
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\Pis"ton\, n. [F. piston; cf. It. pistone piston, also pestone a large pestle; all fr. L. pinsere, pistum, to pound, to stamp. See {Pestle}, {Pistil}.] (Mach.) 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. {Piston head} (Steam Eng.), that part of a piston which is made fast to the piston rod. {Piston rod}, a rod by which a piston is moved, or by which it communicates motion. {Piston valve} (Steam Eng.), a slide valve, consisting of a piston, or connected pistons, working in a cylindrical case which is provided with ports that are traversed by the valve.

Synonyms for piston

plunger, Walter Piston

See also: composer | mechanical device | piston ring | piston rod | reciprocating engine |

The fun area, different aproach to word »piston«

Let's analyse "piston" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NOTSIP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1590 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: .--. .. ... - --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: piston: 9 + 6 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: piston: 7 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 5 = 30, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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