Dashpot

Pronunciation: /ˈdæʃpət/

Dashpot (noun)

  1. A device with a piston moving through liquid to slow motion and reduce vibration.
  2. A mechanical part that resists fast movement by forcing fluid through a narrow passage.

Examples

  • The dashpot reduces vibration by controlling fluid flow.
  • A dashpot acts as a fluid shock absorber in the device.