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piston in Malay

piston

/ˈpɪstən/

piston in Malay: piston, omboh. In English, piston means a solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump).

Malay words for piston

solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder
piston, omboh

English meaning of piston

  1. noun A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump).
  2. noun A valve device in some brass instruments for changing the pitch.
  3. verb To move up and down or in and out like a piston.

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Questions about piston in Malay

What is the meaning of piston in Malay?
Piston in Malay is piston, omboh.
Apakah maksud piston dalam bahasa Melayu?
Piston: piston, omboh.
What does piston mean in English?
Piston means a solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump).

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