any engine in which the movement of the pistons back and forth causes the rotary motion of the crankshaft
reciprocating engine
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reciprocating engine
noun
An engine whose crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in a cylinder.
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Noun
(plural reciprocating engines)
- piston engine
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