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 piston piston /ˈpɪstən/

noun

  1. Mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion  ( piston , plunger )
    mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion

 Piston

  1. United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)  ( Piston , Walter Piston )
    United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)


 antihero antihero /ˈæntiːˈhɪroʊ/

noun

  1. A protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)  ( antihero )
    a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)
     The novel's antihero, though flawed, captivated readers with his complex nature.
    The novel's antihero, though flawed, captivated readers with his complex nature.


 gramophone gramophone /ˈɡræməˌfoʊn/

noun

  1. An antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically  ( acoustic gramophone , gramophone )
    an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically


 densimeter densimeter /dɛnˈsɪmɪtər/

noun

  1. A measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity  ( densimeter , densitometer )
    a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity