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Definition: DIRECT-ACTING STEAM ENGINE

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. One in which motion is transmitted to the crank without the intervention of a beam or lever; -- also called direct-action steam engine .[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: DIRECT-ACTING STEAM ENGINE

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. One in which motion is transmitted to the crank without the intervention of a beam or lever; -- also called direct-action steam engine .[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: DIRECT-ACTING STEAM ENGINE

ExpressionsDefinition
Direct-acting steam engineOne in which motion is transmitted to the crank without the intervention of a beam or lever; -- also called direct-action steam engine . Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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