Reciprocating engine

Definition of Reciprocating engine

a steam, air, or gas engine, etc., in which the piston moves back and forth; - in distinction from a rotary engine, in which the piston travels continuously in one direction in a circular path.

See also: Reciprocate

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block, crankcase, crankshaft, cylinder block, engine block, ICE, internal-combustion engine, piston, plunger
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