dashpot

Meanings

• A type of hydraulic damper used to absorb energy and reduce the shock load on a system.

  - "The dashpot absorbed the impact and prevented damage to the system."
  - "Without the dashpot, the sudden movement could cause extensive damage to the machinery."

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Rhymes

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crash pot , splash pot , flash pot , hash pot

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Homophones

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1. Dash () : Move quickly, as in a car or boat, or a short burst of action or activity.
   

2. Dashpot () : A type of hydraulic damper used to absorb energy and reduce the shock load on a system.
   

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Variants

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dashpot , dashpots

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Forms

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dashpot (noun), dashpot (verb), dashpot (adjective)

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Etymology

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The term 'dashpot' is derived from the Old English term 'discop' which means 'disc-shaped vessel'. In hydraulics, a dashpot is a type of hydraulic damper that absorbs energy and reduces the shock load on a system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hydraulic damper: A type of mechanical component used to absorb or dissipate energy or force, often in the form of a piston or a diaphragm, which is actuated by the movement or pressure of a fluid, such as water or oil.

2. Shock absorber: A type of mechanical component used to absorb or dissipate energy or force, often in the form of a piston or a diaphragm, which is actuated by the movement or pressure of a fluid, such as water or oil, in order to reduce the shock or impact of sudden movements or changes in the environment.

3. Suspension system: A type of mechanical system used to support and connect the various components of a vehicle, such as the wheels, the engine, and the chassis, in order to enable the vehicle to move smoothly and safely over various types of terrain and conditions.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'dashpot' is often used metaphorically to describe a sudden or violent movement or action, or the sudden application of force or energy.

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