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RECIPROCATING ENGINE

\ɹɪsˈɪpɹəkˌe͡ɪtɪŋ ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn], \ɹɪsˈɪpɹəkˌe‍ɪtɪŋ ˈɛnd‍ʒɪn], \ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɪ_p_ɹ_ə_k_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ ˈɛ_n_dʒ_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of RECIPROCATING ENGINE

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an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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