What does poppet mean?
Poppet means (informal, term of endearment) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child..
Poppet
/ˈpɒ.pɪt/ · noun
Meaning
(informal, term of endearment) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, term of endearment) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.
- (informal, term of endearment) 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.
- (nautical) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.
- (engineering) An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.
Example Sentences
Come 'ere, poppet!
Y'll be fess enough, my poppet, when th'st know!"
After passing through the poppet valve, the impulse air and water flows through a poppet discharge stop valve and then through a discharge pipe to the poppet drain tank or bilge
Synonyms for poppet
Antonyms for poppet
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Word Forms
- poppets
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for poppet?
Common synonyms include poppet valve.
What is the opposite of poppet?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use poppet in a sentence?
Come 'ere, poppet!
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