Piston engine

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounAny of several types of engine having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons, in which a crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down within cylinders; many internal combustion engines and many steam engines have such a mechanism.

Synonyms

reciprocating engine internal combustion engine steam engine piston cylinder internal-combustion engine diesel engine beam engine entry ignition engine rotary engine atmospheric engine petrol engine

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