poppet

Plural: poppets

Noun

• A mechanical valve, typically found in engines, or an endearing term.
• a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines
• An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.
• A young woman or girl.
• The stem and valve head in a poppet valve.
• A doll (such as a voodoo doll) made in witchcraft to represent a person, used in casting spells on that person.
• One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.
• An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.

Examples

• Come 'ere, poppet!
• The small word ’POPPET’ fit perfectly into the last open space, sealing his victory.

Synonyms

poppet valve