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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion..
Use tappet when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Tappet means A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion..
Common synonyms include follower, lifter.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use tappet where its definition matches the intended context.
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