Pneumatic

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /njuːˈmætɪk/

Definitions of pneumatic

noun a machine or tool that operates by air pressure

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pneumatic drill at the construction site.

A2 The mechanic used a pneumatic tool to fix the car.

B1 The factory upgraded its machinery to include pneumatic systems.

B2 The engineer designed a new pneumatic system for the industrial plant.

C1 The pneumatic tube system in the hospital efficiently transports samples to the lab.

C2 The aerospace company is known for its innovative use of pneumatic technology in aircraft design.

adjective relating to or using air or other gases under pressure

Example Sentences

A1 The pneumatic drill made a loud noise.

A2 The pneumatic system in the factory helps move heavy objects.

B1 The mechanic used a pneumatic wrench to tighten the bolts.

B2 The pneumatic tube system at the hospital quickly transports documents between departments.

C1 The engineer designed a pneumatic press for efficient manufacturing processes.

C2 The aerospace company developed a pneumatic landing gear system for their new aircraft.

Examples of pneumatic in a Sentence

formal The pneumatic system in the factory helps to power various machines efficiently.

informal I heard they are installing a new pneumatic tube system in the office for sending documents quickly.

slang I can't believe how fast that pneumatic drill is, it's like lightning!

figurative Her words were like a pneumatic hammer, hitting hard and leaving a lasting impact.

Grammatical Forms of pneumatic

past tense

pneumaticed

plural

pneumatics

comparative

more pneumatic

superlative

most pneumatic

present tense

pneumatics

future tense

will pneumatic

perfect tense

have pneumaticed

continuous tense

is pneumaticing

singular

pneumatic

positive degree

pneumatic

infinitive

to pneumatic

gerund

pneumaticing

participle

pneumaticed

Origin and Evolution of pneumatic

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Ancient Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'pneumatic' originated from the ancient Greek word 'pneumatikos' meaning 'of the wind or breath'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe things related to air or gases, the term 'pneumatic' has evolved to also refer to systems or devices operated by compressed air or gas.