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Webster 1913 Edition
Single-acting
Sin′gle-actˊing
,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 2025
single-acting
single-acting
English
Adjective
single-acting (not comparable)
- (engineering) Having simplicity of action; especially acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.