tappet

American  

[tap-it] / ˈtæp ɪt /

noun

Machinery.

1. a sliding rod, intermittently struck by a cam, for moving another part, as a valve.

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tappet British  

/ ˈtæpɪt /

noun

1. a mechanical part that reciprocates to receive or transmit intermittent motion, esp the part of an internal-combustion engine that transmits motion from the camshaft to the push rods or valves

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Etymology

Origin of tappet

First recorded in 1735–45; tap ¹ + -et

Example Sentences

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tappet

At the same time, the tappet, 3, by moving the arm, s, downward, opens the steam-valve, e, and the exhaust-valve, c.

From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Robert H. Thurston

The most important are the camshaft, the camshaft rocker lever roller and the tappet.

From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Fred H. (Fred Herbert) Colvin

See if tappet clamp screws are tight and cottered.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?

Exhausts opened and closed by spring on tappet.

From Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 by Various

Come, bumpers high, express your joy, The bowl we maun renew it, The tappet hen, gae bring her ben, To welcome Willie Stewart, You're welcome, Willie Stewart, &c.

From Poems and Songs of Robert Burns by Robert Burns