Meaning Of The Word Reciprocating engine

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What's The Definition Of Reciprocating engine?

reciprocating engine in American English
any engine in which the movement of the pistons back and forth causes the rotary motion of the crankshaft
noun: any engine employing the rectilinear motion of one or more pistons in cylinders

reciprocating engine in Automotive Engineering
noun: A reciprocating engine is an engine in which a piston is moved up and down in a cylinder by a mechanism such as a crankshaft and connecting rod.

reciprocating engine in British English
noun: an engine in which one or more pistons move backwards and forwards inside a cylinder or cylinders

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