Found 2 items, similar to Poppet.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: poppet poppet n : a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicular from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines [syn: poppet valve]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Poppet Poppet \Pop"pet\, n. 1. See Puppet. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching. --Totten. [1913 Webster] 3. (Mach.) An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only. [1913 Webster] 4. same as poppit. [PJC] Poppet head, Puppet head. See Headstock (a) . [1913 Webster]