Mechanical device that operates by compression Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Mechanical device that operates by compression . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AIRBRAKE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AIRBRAKE Mechanical device that operates by compression (8)
3% CRUSH Compress (5) (5) Puzzler Oct 22, 2025
3% PAYPHONE Coin-operated device for making a call (8) USA Today Sep 20, 2025
3% ACTUATOR Device causing a machine to operate (8) Premier Sunday Sep 7, 2025
3% AIRGUN It operates by compression (6)
2% RAN Operated (3) Newsday Nov 16, 2025
2% EJECTOR - seat, escape mechanism (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 16, 2025
2% OPEN ___ for business (in operation) (4)
2% DIRAC Quantum mechanics physicist Paul (5) Wall Street Journal Nov 15, 2025
2% RIVETER Airline mechanic, at times (7) New York Times Nov 1, 2025
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