reciprocating engine

noun

Synonym of piston engine.

Meanings

nounreciprocating engine (plural reciprocating engines)

plural reciprocating engines

  1. Synonym of piston engine.

    Synonyms: piston engine

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of piston engine.

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