piston
nounmasculinetécnico/piʃˈtɐ̃w̃/medium
pis·tão
Definition
A cylindrical component that moves inside the cylinder of an engine or machine, compressing or displacing fluids.
The engine failed due to a seized piston.
The movement of the pistons generates the engine's power.
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Common collocations
engine pistonpiston ringpiston movementpiston head
Etymology
Do francês 'piston'.