'Reversing engine' definitions:

Definition of 'Reversing engine'

From: GCIDE
  • 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 (Mach.), gear for reversing the direction of rotation at will. [1913 Webster]

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