reciprocating adjective.
[rɪ'sɪprǝkeɪtɪŋ] M17.[from RECIPROCATE verb + -ING2.]1. Back-flowing.
rare. Only in
M17.2. Moving backwards and forwards; characterized by alternation in movement;
spec. (of a machine) having a part, esp. a piston, characterized by such movement.
L17.reciprocating engine: using a piston or pistons moving up and down in cylinders.
3. gen. That reciprocates.
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