pneumatic
adjective/njuːˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #11,633 most common English word
Meaning
operated by or filled with compressed air.
Example sentence
The workers used pneumatic drills to break up the concrete sidewalk.
Synonyms & related words
- air-powered
- compressed-air
- pressurized
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