blow-bys

A form of blow-by — In an internal combustion engine, any burnt or unburnt matter escaping from the cylinder, past the (worn) rings on the piston, and into the crankcase.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of blow-by
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “blow-bys,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/blow-bys.

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