About The Word Poppet
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Poppet
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What's The Definition Of Poppet?
[n] a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicular from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines
Synonyms | Synonyms for Poppet: poppet valve Related Terms | Find terms related to Poppet: See Also | ICE | internal-combustion engine | valve Poppet In Webster's Dictionary \Pop"pet\, n.
1. See {Puppet}.
2. (Naut.) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways,
used to support a vessel in launching. --Totten.
3. (Mach.) An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom
only.
{Poppet head}, {Puppet head}. See {Headstock}
(a) .
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