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| pneu·mat·ic [ noo máttik ] |
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1. using compressed air: operated by compressed air in a tool or machine
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2. filled with air: filled with air, especially compressed air
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3. physics involving compressed gases: relating to, operated by, or typical of the pressure of compressed gases, especially air pressure or compressed air
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4. of gases or wind: relating to or typical of air, gases, or wind
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5. religion of soul: relating to the soul or spirit
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6. birds having air-filled cavities: describes bird's bones that contain air-filled cavities
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7. full-breasted: having large breasts
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informal
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offensive in some contexts
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| [Mid-17th century. Via French and Latin< Greek pneumatikos< pneuma (see pneuma)] |
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  pneu·mat·i·cal·ly adverb |
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