dashpot
noun
dash·pot
ˈdash-ˌpät 
: a device for cushioning or damping a movement (as of a mechanical part) to avoid shock
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The rotary spins willingly enough, and staying above 4000 rpm brings the extra benefit of avoiding the annoying throttle dashpot that otherwise makes smooth shifting impossible.
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Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
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Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
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“Dashpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dashpot. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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