TAPPET meaning: Mechanical component transferring camshaft motion

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Definitions from Wiktionary (tappet)

▸ noun: 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.

Similar:

treadle, trigger, pedal, tapping, actuator, footpedal, toggle, effector, friend, throttle, more...

Opposite:

camshaft, rocker arm, valve lifter

Phrases:

Hydraulic tappet, tappet rod, tappet wrench, tappet motion, more...

Adjectives:

hydraulic, flat, adjustable, key, loose, small, gib, arm, upper, special, valve

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