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Etymology
1. piston
noun. ['ˈpɪstən'] mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion.
Etymology
- piston (French)
- pestone (Italian)
Rhymes with Piston
- mcquiston
- mccuiston
- whiston
- kristen
- christon
- wriston
- viston
- riston
- liston
How do you pronounce piston?
Pronounce piston as ˈpɪstən.
US - How to pronounce piston in American English
UK - How to pronounce piston in British English
Sentences with piston
1. Noun, singular or mass
Place a small wire inside the piston's top to unseat the oil check ball.
2. Adjective
Bad valves require a valve job while piston rings require a rebuild.
2. Piston
noun. United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976).