pistons
- plural of piston.
Example Sentences
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At least Honda is acknowledging the emotional vacancy left from the absence of pistons, flame and fuel, and making an effort to fill it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
The technology uses the bobbing floaters to compress pistons, which push hydraulic fluid into storage tanks located nearby on land.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025
If the workings of his engine were carefully concealed, you could see the pistons pumping and sparks flying when Nadal took to court.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024
In the case of the tile, the wax motor, depending on its state, can push or retract pistons that close or open louvers on the tile's surface.
From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2023
As the noise of the pistons fell away, the wind and rain sounded louder than ever against the windows.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
