01 n. A sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against, fluid pressure. It usually consists of a short cylinder fitting within a cylind…
-
1.
A sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against, fluid pressure. It usually consists of a short cylinder fitting within a cylindrical vessel along which it moves, back and forth. It is used in steam engines to receive motion from the steam, and in pumps to transmit motion to a fluid; also for other purposes.(Mach.)
Phrases & compounds
Piston head —
that part of a piston which is made fast to the piston rod.
Piston rod —
a rod by which a piston is moved, or by which it communicates motion.
Piston valve —
a slide valve, consisting of a piston, or connected pistons, working in a cylindrical case which is provided with ports that are traversed by the valve.