piston ring

ˈpɪstən rɪŋ

Definition

Definition of piston ring - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

engine part

TECH.

metal ring fitting around a piston to provide a seal

TECH.

The mechanic replaced the worn piston ring to restore engine performance.
A broken piston ring can cause engine failure.
He inspected the piston ring for any signs of wear.

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Images of piston ring

metal ring fitting around a piston to provide a seal

Expressions with piston

piston engine

engine using pistons to turn pressure into spinning motion

A piston engine powers many cars and airplanes.

piston stroke

distance a piston moves inside a cylinder in one direction

The piston stroke determines the engine's displacement.

piston compressor

machine that squeezes gas to higher pressure using moving pistons

The workshop uses a piston compressor to power the pneumatic tools.

piston crown

top surface of a piston that faces the combustion chamber

Damage to the piston crown reduced the engine's compression.

piston rod

rod that transfers motion from piston to crankshaft

A broken piston rod can halt the engine's operation.

piston slap

sound from a worn piston in a cylinder

The mechanic diagnosed the engine's piston slap.

Expressions with ring

ring around

form a circle around something or someone

The children ring around the teacher during story time.

ring out

emit a clear, resonant sound

The bells ring out across the valley.

ring in

make a phone call to a place

She decided to ring in to the office.

ring off

end a phone call by hanging up

She decided to ring off after the long chat.

give you a ring

call someone on the phone

I'll give you a ring tomorrow.

ring a bell

make a bell produce sound

Please ring a bell to start the ceremony.

ring of a bell

sound made by a bell when struck

The ring of a bell echoed through the hall.

ring the bell

make a bell produce sound

He rang the bell to announce dinner.

doesn't ring any bells

exp.

not familiar or recognized by someone

That name doesn't ring any bells for me.

give a ring

to make a phone call to someone

I will give you a ring tomorrow.

Terms with piston ring included in their meaning

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compression ring

technology

metal ring on a piston that seals gases inside the cylinder

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French:segment de piston, ...
German:Kolbenring, ...
Italian:anello del pistone, ...
Spanish:anillo de pistón, ...
Portuguese:anel de pistão, ...
Chinese:活塞环, ...
Japanese:ピストンリング, ...
Arabic:حَلَقَة مِكْبَس, ...
Hebrew:טַבַּעַת בּוּכְנָה, ...
Russian:поршневое кольцо, ...
Ukrainian:поршневе кільце, ...
Hindi:पिस्टन रिंग, ...
Bengali:পিস্টন রিং, ...
Catalan:anell de pistó, ...
Czech:pístní kroužek, ...
Danish:stempelring, ...
Dutch:zuigerveer, ...
Greek:δακτύλιος εμβόλου, ...
Hungarian:dugattyúgyűrű, ...
Khmer:ចិញ្ចៀនពីស្តុង, ...
Korean:피스톤 링, ...
Persian:رینگ پیستون, ...
Polish:pierścień tłokowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):anel de pistão, ...
Romanian:inel de piston, ...
Swedish:kolvring, ...
Thai:แหวนลูกสูบ, ...
Turkish:piston halkası, ...
Vietnamese:vòng piston, ...

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