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Exhaust

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.

📖 Definitions of "Exhaust"

noun
  1. 1

    A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.

  2. 2

    The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.

  3. 3

    The dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose.

  4. 4

    An exhaust pipe, especially on a motor vehicle.

verb
  1. 1

    To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

    "Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

  2. 2

    To empty by drawing or letting out the contents

    "to exhaust a treasury"

  3. 3

    To drain; to use up or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end

    "I exhausted my strength walking up the hill."

  4. 4

    To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy

    "The marathon exhausted me."

adjective
  1. 1

    Exhausted; used up.

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