dashpot

noun

dash·​pot ˈdash-ˌpät How to pronounce dashpot (audio)
: a device for cushioning or damping a movement (as of a mechanical part) to avoid shock

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The rotary spins willingly enough, and staying above 4000 rpm brings the extra benefit of avoiding the annoying throttle dashpot that otherwise makes smooth shifting impossible. Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dashpot was in 1861

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“Dashpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dashpot. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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