piston

Noun

A cylindrical component that moves back and forth within a cylinder, often driven by pressure from a fluid or combustion.

ریشه

The word 'piston' originated from the Middle French word 'pistoun,' which is derived from the Latin word 'pistō,' meaning 'pounder' or 'pestle.' The term entered English in the 17th century.

مثال

• The piston in the engine converts the pressure into mechanical motion.
• The hydraulic system relies on pistons to generate force.
• He examined the damaged piston in the car's cylinder.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Piston in the engine Damaged piston Steam engine's pistons