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pneumatic

adjective
pneu·​mat·​ic | \ nu̇-ˈma-tik How to pronounce pneumatic (audio) , nyu̇-\

Definition of pneumatic

1 : of, relating to, or using gas (such as air or wind):
a : moved or worked by air pressure
b(1) : adapted for holding or inflated with compressed air
(2) : having air-filled cavities
2 : of or relating to the pneuma : spiritual
3 : having a well-proportioned feminine figure especially : having a full bust
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Other Words from pneumatic

pneumatically \ nu̇-​ˈma-​ti-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce pneumatically (audio) , nyu̇-​ \ adverb
pneumaticity \ ËŒnü-​mÉ™-​ˈti-​sÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce pneumaticity (audio) , ËŒnyü-​ \ noun

Synonyms for pneumatic

Synonyms

curvaceous (also curvacious), curvy, shapely

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Examples of pneumatic in a Sentence

The movie stars a pneumatic blonde. a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s

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 Nails once again became the fastener of choice for many jobs both small and large once people discovered the speed and ease of using air compressors and pneumatic nailers. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "When To Use Nails Vs. Screws," 6 Aug. 2019 Manufacturers often use pneumatic hoses, like vacuums, to move the pellets from place to place. — Zoë Schlanger, Quartz, "Virgin plastic pellets are the biggest pollution disaster you’ve never heard of," 19 Aug. 2019 Also missing were air guns, an air compressor, pneumatic tools and used oil cans. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "Illegally-tinted windows lead police to blunt and baggie: Brooklyn Police Blotter," 14 Aug. 2019 Other large office buildings also experimented with pneumatic solutions. — Cal Newport, The New Yorker, "Was E-mail a Mistake?," 6 Aug. 2019 Credit where credit is due, though: America invented the 3D-printable anal pneumatic base for psychophysiology research. — Matt Simon, WIRED, "The Strange Saga of the Butt Plug Turned Research Device," 11 July 2019 Using a machine for pneumatic compression is one form a treatment for the condition. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "Wendy Williams Was Diagnosed With Lymphedema–Here's What That Means," 9 July 2019 The new test, which was developed by the NFL with its Canadian lab, Biokinetics, uses a pneumatic ram that slams into the helmet at 19.6 meters per second on six different locations, including one random spot. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "It took decades, but football helmet testing is becoming more sophisticated," 5 July 2019 There are mission control manuals 3 inches thick and canisters for pneumatic tubes. — David W. Brown, BostonGlobe.com, "NASA reopens Apollo Mission Control room that once landed men on moon," 29 June 2019

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First Known Use of pneumatic

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for pneumatic

Latin pneumaticus, from Greek pneumatikos, from pneumat-, pneuma air, breath, spirit, from pnein to breathe — more at sneeze

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pneumatic

adjective
How to pronounce pneumatic (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of pneumatic

: using air pressure to move or work
: filled with air
US, informal, of a woman : having a body with full, pleasing curves

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pneumatic

adjective
pneu·​mat·​ic | \ nu̇-ˈma-tik How to pronounce pneumatic (audio) , nyu̇-\

Kids Definition of pneumatic

1 : moved or worked by air a pneumatic drill
2 : made to hold or be inflated with compressed air pneumatic tires

pneumatic

adjective
pneu·​mat·​ic | \ n(y)u̇-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce pneumatic (audio) \

Medical Definition of pneumatic

: of, relating to, or using gas (as air): as
a : moved or worked by air pressure
b : adapted for holding or inflated with compressed air
c : having air-filled cavities pneumatic bone

Other Words from pneumatic

pneumatically \ -​i-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce pneumatically (audio) \ adverb

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