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% ACTUATOR Device causing a machine to operate (8) Premier Sunday Sep 7, 2025
3% AIRGUN It operates by compression (6)
2% SPIES Operatives (5) Premier Sunday Nov 30, 2025
2% RUDDER Steering mechanism on a boat (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 30, 2025
2% USE Operate (3) The Telegraph Mini Nov 28, 2025
2% ORS Operating rooms (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 28, 2025
2% TILLERS Steering mechanisms (7) Commuter Nov 24, 2025
2% IGNITION Car's starting mechanism (8) (8) Puzzler Nov 22, 2025
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