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piston

/ˈpɪstən/

Translations

pistonnoun

pistons

/ˈpɪstən/

pistonPièce mécanique d’un moteur ou d’une pompe.

The mechanic replaced the worn-out piston to improve the engine's performance.

Le mécanicien a remplacé le piston usé pour améliorer les performances du moteur.

Additional translations

pistonDans les instruments à vent en cuivre, surtout la trompette et le cornet.

Synonyms

pistonverb

pistoned

Past Simple

pistoned

Past Participle

pistoning

Gerund

/ˈpɪstən/

Rare; used both transitively and intransitively to describe motion like that of a piston or to equip/drive with pistons.

Additional translations

pistonnerSens technique rare, en référence à un mouvement de va-et-vient rapide ou à une action mécanique.

pistonnerSens technique: actionner ou équiper d’un piston.

pistonadjective

Attributive use in technical contexts (e.g., "piston engine").

à pistonEmploi attributif ou apposé en français technique.

The aircraft was powered by a piston engine rather than a jet.

L’avion était propulsé par un moteur à piston plutôt que par un réacteur.

pistonnoun

A cylindrical piece that moves up and down inside a cylinder in an engine, pump, or other device, transferring force and energy.

The mechanic replaced the worn-out piston to improve the engine's performance.

A valve mechanism on certain brass instruments, pressed to change the pitch.

He pressed the third piston to produce a lower note on his trumpet.

pistonverb

To move vigorously with a rapid, repetitive, reciprocating motion like that of a piston.

The cyclist's legs pistoned up and down as he climbed the hill.

To drive or force with a piston or to equip with a piston.

The engineer pistoned the prototype engine for greater efficiency.

pistonadjective

Relating to or operated by a piston.

The aircraft was powered by a piston engine rather than a jet.