ALL meanings of master cylinder
mas·ter cyl·in·der
M m - noun master cylinder the hydraulic pump of an automotive braking system that contains a cylinder and one or two pistons, is actuated by the brake pedal, and supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to the brakes at each wheel. 1
- noun master cylinder a large cylinder in a hydraulic system in which the working fluid is compressed by a piston enabling it to drive one or more slave cylinders 0
- noun master cylinder The master cylinder is the main source of pressure in a hydraulic system such as a brake or clutch system. 0
- noun master cylinder The master cylinder in a hydraulic system is a large cylinder in which the working fluid is compressed by a piston so it can drive one or more other cylinders. 0