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1. (n.) poppet
a rising and falling valve consisting of a disk at the end of a vertically set stem, used in internal-combustion and steam engines.
2. poppet
Brit. Dial. a term of endearment for a girl or child.
Etymology: (1300–50; ME; earlier form of puppet)
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1. (noun) poppet, poppet valve
a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines
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1. (noun) poppet
see Puppet
2. (noun) poppet
one of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching
3. (noun) poppet
an upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only
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