piston ring

piston ring

n.

An adjustable split metal ring that fits around a piston and seals the gap between the piston and the cylinder wall.

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piston ring

n

(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) a split ring, usually made of cast iron, that fits into a groove on the rim of a piston to provide a spring-loaded seal against the cylinder wall

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

piston ring - seal consisting of a split metal ring that seals the gap between a piston and the cylinder wall piston, plunger - mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion seal - fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

Translations

piston ring n (Aut) → fascia elastica

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piston ring n (Aut) → fascia elastica