Phrase guide
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noun
A valvetrain component that typically transfers the motion of a pushrod in an overhead valve internal combustion engine to the corresponding intake or exhaust valve.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a lever pivoted at the center; used especially to push a valve down in an internal-combustion engine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: valve rocker
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lever
History
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