Definition of pneumaticnext
as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s

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Recent Examples of pneumatic Mitchell developed the system by repurposing a six-axis industrial arm with a custom launcher, shuttlecock magazine, pneumatic actuators, and high-speed spinning wheels. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 In the lab the frame was locked into an industrial rig where pneumatic pistons continuously hammer thousands of Newtons of force into the joints. New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 The city collected that data independently of the camera system using pneumatic roadway tubes that measure vehicle speeds. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 What self-dressing clothes still need to prove The current system remains a research prototype connected to a pneumatic base station. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pneumatic
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Adjective
  • The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • To woo the American artist best known for his curvaceous and colorful Balloon Dog sculptures, Hublot invited him to its Nyon, Switzerland, home base.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Brock's design looked almost alien compared to the curvaceous roadsters of the period.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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