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piston Definition


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piston
noun
    1. engineering.
      A cylindrical device that moves up and down in the cylinder of a petrol, diesel or steam engine.
    2. A sliding valve on a brass wind instrument.
Etymology: 18c: French, from Italian pistone, from pestare to pound.



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