fish-vel
fish-vel is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘dashpot’.
Meaning
dashpot
Pronunciation
Sound out fish-vel letter by letter:
- fff as in 'far'
- iiee as in 'see'
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- vvv as in 'van'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- lll as in 'love'
Usage notes
a pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock