piston engine

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Synonyms: piston engines, piston engined

Antonyms: piston engines, piston engined

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Noun

1. Any of several types of engine having [[cylinder]]s containing [[reciprocating]] pistons, in which a [[crankshaft]] is turned by [[piston]]s moving up and down within [[cylinder]]s; many [[internal combustion engine]]s and many [[steam engine]]s have such a mechanism.

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