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Poppet

noun

A mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines. Synonym: poppet valve.

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"Poppet" Quotes from Famous Books

... the eyes that see. In the Valley there is snow; in the snow of all that was, there is one poppet-head of the mine that was called St. Gabriel . . . upon the poppet-head there is the ...

— The Judgment House • Gilbert Parker

... door opened and Mrs. Pollard poked her head in "if you please sir" she said "we've thought fit to send for Dr. Poppet, and he's waiting in ...

— Daisy Ashford: Her Book • Daisy Ashford

... High Valley is a poor preparation for West Cedar Street," laughed Rose. "It will seem a limited career to both of us at first. But cheer up, Poppet; I'm going to put you into a dancing-class this winter, and very likely at Christmas-time papa will treat us both to a Moral Drayma. There ...

— In the High Valley - Being the fifth and last volume of the Katy Did series • Susan Coolidge

... know not me: my husband and me, we are very humble folk by you. But true Eli and his wife are known of all the town; and respected, So, I am at your call, dame; and at yours, wife; and yours, my pretty poppet; night or day." ...

— The Cloister and the Hearth • Charles Reade

Words linked to "Poppet" : ice, poppet valve, valve, internal-combustion engine