pneumatic

Definition of Pneumatic in English :

see synonyms of pneumatic

Adjective

1. pneumatic

of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas)

Example Sentences:
'pneumatic drill'
'pneumatic tire'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pneumatic

see synonyms of pneumatic

adjective also: pneumatical (njʊˈmætɪkəl)

1.

of or concerned with air, gases, or wind

Compare hydraulic

2.

(of a machine or device) operated by compressed air or by a vacuum

a pneumatic drill

pneumatic brakes

3.

containing compressed air

a pneumatic tyre

4.

of or concerned with pneumatics

5. theology

a.

of or relating to the soul or spirit

b.

of or relating to the Holy Ghost or other spiritual beings

6.

(of the bones of birds) containing air spaces which reduce their weight as an adaptation to flying

7. informal

(of a woman) well rounded, esp with a large bosom

noun

8. short for pneumatic tyre

Pneumatic

see synonyms of pneumatic

adjective

1.

of or containing wind, air, or gases

2.

a.

filled with compressed air

pneumatic tire

b.

worked by compressed air

pneumatic drill

3. Informal

having a full, shapely figure; often, specif., having large breasts

said of a woman

4. Theology

having to do with the spirit or soul

5. Zoology

having hollows filled with air, as certain bones in birds

Pneumatic

see synonyms of pneumatic

adj.

1. Of or relating to air or other gases.

2. Of or relating to pneumatics.

3.

a. Run by or using compressed air: a pneumatic drill.

b. Filled with air, especially compressed air: a pneumatic tire.

4. Zoology Having cavities filled with air, as the bones of certain birds.

5. Of or relating to the pneuma; spiritual.

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