pneumatic
/njuːˈmætɪk/
noun
- A tire filled with compressed air, especially on a vehicle.
- The bicycle's rear pneumatic went flat after hitting a sharp rock.
- He checked the pressure in all four pneumatics before the long drive.
- Modern cars use tubeless pneumatics for better performance.
adjective
- Filled with or operated by air or gas under pressure.
- The factory installed a pneumatic conveyor system to move materials quickly.
- Pneumatic tires are filled with compressed air to provide a smooth ride.
- The mechanic used a pneumatic drill to break up the old pavement.
- Relating to or using compressed air as a source of power.
- Pneumatic tools like nail guns and air hammers are common in construction.
- Many modern trains use pneumatic brakes for safer stopping.
- The dentist's pneumatic drill makes a high-pitched whirring sound.
- Having a shape or structure that is inflated with air, often for cushioning or support.
- Pneumatic cushions in the car seat adjust to the driver's weight.
- The patient's hospital bed had a pneumatic mattress to prevent bedsores.
- The inflatable boat is made of pneumatic chambers that keep it afloat.