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% ZIPFILE Holder of compressed data (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 24, 2026
3% ANKLES Compression-sock targets (6) The Atlantic Sep 9, 2026
3% ETAL Data compression device (4) Newsday Sep 5, 2026
3% THUMBSCREW Device once used to achieve digital compression? (10) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 2, 2026
3% AUTOMATE Mechanize (8) Premier Sunday Aug 23, 2026
3% AIRGUN It operates by compression (6)
2% KINESIOLOGIST Expert in the mechanics of body movement (13) The Times Concise Oct 5, 2026
2% USES Operates (4) (4) Puzzler Sep 28, 2026
2% PLANCK Max ____ was the forefather of quantum mechanics (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Sep 27, 2026
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