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单词 pneumatic
释义

pneumatic

adjective

pneu·​mat·​ic nu̇-ˈma-tik How to pronounce pneumatic (audio)
nyu̇-
1
: of, relating to, or using gas (such as air or wind):
a
: moved or worked by air pressure
b(1)
: adapted for holding or inflated with compressed air
(2)
: having air-filled cavities
2
: of or relating to the pneuma : spiritual
3
: having a well-proportioned feminine figure
especially : having a full bust
pneumatically
nu̇-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce pneumatic (audio)
nyu̇-
adverb
pneumaticity
ˌnü-mə-ˈti-sə-tē How to pronounce pneumatic (audio)
ˌnyü-
noun

Synonyms

  • curvaceous
  • curvacious
  • curvy
  • shapely
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, the 16-inch spoked pneumatic tires on this hose reel easily travel over grass or an uneven landscape. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 The low rolling resistance pneumatic tires are running 50 psi, which limits their fundamental cushioning ability. Michael Harley, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Another change, more centered toward autonomous vehicles, involves non-pneumatic tires. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2022 Multiple optical sensors were connected to a single microcontroller via a bidirectional multiplexer to operate the pneumatic system in response to the sensor network's feedback. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 July 2022 New gloves combine pneumatic suckers and an artificial nervous system. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2022 And back in 2016, Kim Kardashian shared on the now-defunct KKW app that one of the secrets to her pneumatic red carpet figure was using duct tape to hoist her breasts up toward the heavens. New York Times, 6 July 2022 The Avenger Direct also uses the same isolation as found in the VPI Titan turntable with pneumatic air suspension feet. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Airbag lifts, hydraulic tools, pneumatic shoring devices and other instruments were used to rescue four survivors trapped under the rubble, according to the memo. Ray Sanchez And Kevin Conlon, CNN, 22 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin pneumaticus, from Greek pneumatikos, from pneumat-, pneuma air, breath, spirit, from pnein to breathe — more at sneeze

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

pneumatic

adjective

pneu·​mat·​ic nu̇-ˈma-tik How to pronounce pneumatic (audio)
nyu̇-
1
: moved or worked by air
a pneumatic drill
2
: made to hold or be inflated with compressed air
pneumatic tires

Medical Definition

pneumatic

adjective

pneu·​mat·​ic n(y)u̇-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce pneumatic (audio)
: of, relating to, or using gas (as air): as
a
: moved or worked by air pressure
b
: adapted for holding or inflated with compressed air
c
: having air-filled cavities
pneumatic bone

pneumatic

adjective

as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • plump
  • shapely
  • curvaceous
  • curvy
  • voluptuous
  • bosomy
  • statuesque
  • round
  • curvacious
  • built
  • buxom
  • stacked
  • chesty
  • Junoesque
  • busty
  • zaftig
  • zoftig
  • callipygian
  • well-endowed
  • callipygous
  • Rubenesque
  • well-turned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • shapeless
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