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TRUNK PISTON

\tɹˈʌŋk pˈɪstən], \tɹˈʌŋk pˈɪstən], \t_ɹ_ˈʌ_ŋ_k p_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_n]\

Definitions of TRUNK PISTON

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1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

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In a single-acting engine, an elongated hollow piston, open at the end, in which the end of the connecting rod is pivoted. The piston rod, crosshead and stuffing box are thus dispensed with.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

In a single-acting engine, an elongated hollow piston, open at the end, in which the end of the connecting rod is pivoted. The piston rod, crosshead and stuffing box are thus dispensed with.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

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