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Definition of tappets in English English dictionary
- tappet
- A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion
- tappet
- a lever that is moved in order to tap something else
- tappet
- A lever or projection moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, with a view to produce change or regulate motion
- tappet
- {i} projection on a moving part designed to touch and move or be moved by some other part at certain intervals (Machinery)
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Etymology
[ 'ta-p&t ] (noun.) 1745. irregular from 3tap.Resimler
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