air cylinder

noun

1. a cylinder containing air, especially one equipped with a piston and used as a device for checking the recoil of a gun.

air cylinder

noun

1. a cylinder containing air, esp one fitted with a piston and used for damping purposes

Example Sentences

The fast-moving train is stopped by an air brake, and the locomotive bell is rung by touching an air cylinder.

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The aid of an air cylinder is further called in, through which a pressure is exerted balancing the wings.

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The air cylinder was water-jacketed with salt water supplied from the circulating water pumps.

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The air cylinder and steam cylinder lubricators were of the same kind, except that no condensers were necessary.

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The two pistons move simultaneously, and the resistance in the air cylinder rapidly increases as the air is compressed.

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