Definition
dashpot
noun
- A mechanical device that dampens or slows down motion by forcing a fluid through a small opening, used to reduce shock or vibration.
Usage: technical; engineering
Examples
- The dashpot in the door closer prevents the door from slamming shut.
- Engineers installed a dashpot to reduce vibrations in the machinery.
- A dashpot uses viscous resistance to control the speed of movement.
- The hydraulic dashpot absorbed the impact of the sudden acceleration.
- Dashpots are commonly found in automotive suspension systems.