tappet Synonyms & Antonyms
-æpɪt
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Tappet as a Noun
1
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.
Word Forms & Grammar
tappet (plural tappets)
Words That Rhyme With Tappet
Origin of Tappet
From tap + -et, possibly influenced by homophony with "tap it."
Tappet in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-æpɪt/ |
| Meaning | A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something… |
| Plural | tappets |