compressor
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3ADJ.
adjacent, broken, mounted
VERB + COMPRESSOR
air
PREP.
in, off
Definitions
noun
A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
A device that squeezes (compresses).
A device that squeezes (compresses).
A device that squeezes (compresses).
The compressor is mounted adjacent to the fuel tank and provides compressed air for operating the locomotive brakes, control gear, sanders and warning horns.
A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
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3The compressor is mounted adjacent to the fuel tank and provides compressed air for operating the locomotive brakes, control gear, sanders and warning horns.
WiktionaryThe compressor is broken; we should buy a new one.
Tatoeba · #10619384The air compressor went off in the garage and startled me.
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