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tappet

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tap·pet  (tpt)
n.
A lever or projecting arm that moves or is moved by contact with another part, usually to transmit motion, as between a driving mechanism and a valve.
[Probably from tap.]
tappet [ˈtæpɪt]
n
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a mechanical part that reciprocates to receive or transmit intermittent motion, esp the part of an internal-combustion engine that transmits motion from the camshaft to the push rods or valves
[from tap1 + -et]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tappet - a lever that is moved in order to tap something elsetappet - a lever that is moved in order to tap something else
lever - a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
Translations
tappet [ˈtæpɪt] N → empujador m, empujaválvula m
tappet [ˈtæpɪt] n (AUTOMOBILES) → poussoir m (de soupape)
tap shoes npl → chaussures fpl de claquettes
tap water n → eau f du robinet
tappet
n (Aut) → Stößel m
tappet [ˈtæpɪt] n → punteria
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