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Webster 1913 Edition


Single-acting

Sin′gle-actˊing

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Adj.
Having simplicity of action; especially
(Mach.)
, acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; – said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.

Definition 2024


single-acting

single-acting

English

Adjective

single-acting (not comparable)

  1. (engineering) Having simplicity of action; especially acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.