dashpot

/ˈdæʃpɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shock absorber, typically used in hydraulic systems to control the rate of movement or flow of a fluid.

“The engineer designed a dashpot to regulate the movement of the hydraulic cylinder.”

Synonyms

  • hydraulic damper
  • shock absorber

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • speed regulator