bull pump

noun

A direct single-acting pumping engine, in which the steam cylinder is placed above the pump.

Meanings

nounbull pump (plural bull pumps)

plural bull pumps

  1. businessA direct single-acting pumping engine, in which the steam cylinder is placed above the pump.
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