tappet

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English

Definitions

noun

A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion.

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Synonyms

follower lifter cam treadle trigger pedal tapping actuator footpedal toggle effector friend throttle motion lever player input arm slide

Associated

camshaft loom looms valve rocker piston clearance adjustment hydraulic valves

Rhymes

kaput lappet tapet drapet capet capot tap it cap it chaput clap it

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