poppet
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ɪt noun
1.
Also called poppet valve. Machinery. a rising and falling valve consisting of a disk at the end of a vertically set stem, used in internal-combustion and steam engines.
2.
British Dialect. a term of endearment for a girl or child.
3.
Nautical. any of the vertical timbers bracing the bow or stern of a vessel about to be launched.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a term of affection for a small child or sweetheart |
| 2. | Also called: poppet valve a mushroom-shaped valve that is lifted from its seating against a spring by applying an axial force to its stem: commonly used as an exhaust or inlet valve in an internal-combustion engine |
| 3. | nautical a temporary supporting brace for a vessel hauled on land or in a dry dock |
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Word Origin & History
poppet
"small human figure used in witchcraft and sorcery," c.1300, early form of puppet (q.v.). Meaning "small or dainty person" is recorded from late 14c.; later a term of endearment.
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Example sentences
Slowly open the bleed valve of the test kit, and observe and record the psi when the air inlet poppet opens.
Tests were performed on mushroom, annular, flap and poppet type exhalation valves.
During the remainder of the open stroke, the internal poppet lifts the main poppet and retracts it to the fully open position.
The vapor adaptor poppet shall not leak when closed.
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