PISTON in a Sentence

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1. A piston links to a drive shaft by means of a connecting rod.

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 Meanings and Examples of PISTON
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piston
 n.  sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against
Classic Sentence:
1  The ceiling of this small chamber is really the end of the descending piston, and it comes down with the force of many tons upon this metal floor.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In IX. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENGINEER’S THUMB
2  Without slacking, she looked trembling over her shoulder and saw Big Sam racing down the road behind her, his long legs working like hard-driven pistons.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLIV
Example Sentence:
1  The piston is the only movable part, the force of the steam is directed to that part, and the motion is then transmitted to the crank, and to the shaft of the engine.
2  A piston links to a drive shaft by means of a connecting rod.