{Reversing engine}, a steam engine having a reversing gear by
means of which it can be made to run in either direction
at will.
{Reversing gear} (Mach.), gear for reversing the direction of rotation at will. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Reversing — Re*vers ing, a. Serving to effect reversal, as of motion; capable of being reversed. [1913 Webster] {Reversing engine}, a steam engine having a reversing gear by means of which it can be made to run in either direction at will. {Reversing gear}… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reversing engine — Reversing Re*vers ing, a. Serving to effect reversal, as of motion; capable of being reversed. [1913 Webster] {Reversing engine}, a steam engine having a reversing gear by means of which it can be made to run in either direction at will.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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reversing — re verse || rɪ vÉœrs / vÉœËs n. opposite, contrary; back side, rear; setback, misfortune, defeat; gear or mechanism that drives movement in a direction opposite to the normal direction; area printed with a light design on a dark background… … English contemporary dictionary
reversing light — /rəˈvɜsɪŋ laɪt/ (say ruh versing luyt) noun a tail light which is automatically switched on when the vehicle is put in reverse gear …
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