desmodromic

As a noun terms

is .

As an adjective desmodromic is

(of a mechanical device) having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.

As a proper noun spring

is spring, the season of warmth and new vegetation following winter.

As an adjective desmodromic is

(of a mechanical device) having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.

As a noun leverage

is a force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.

As a verb leverage

is (transitive|chiefly|us|slang|business) to use; to exploit; to take full advantage (of something).

As an adjective desmodromic is

(of a mechanical device) having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.

As a proper noun cam

is .

As an adjective desmodromic is

(of a mechanical device) having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.

As a noun valve

is a device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe.

As a verb valve

is to control (flow) by means of a valve.

As an adjective desmodromic is

(of a mechanical device) having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.

As a noun engine

is ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.

As a verb engine

is to assault with an engine.

As an adjective desmodromic is

having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.

As a noun direction

is the action of directing; pointing (something) or looking towards.

As an adjective desmodromic is

(of a mechanical device) having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.

As a noun actuation

is the act of putting into motion.

As an adjective desmodromic is

having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.

As a verb control

is to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

As a noun control

is (countable|uncountable) influence or authority over.

As an adjective desmodromic is

(of a mechanical device) having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.