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Webster 1913 Edition


Reversing

Re-vers′ing

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Adj.
Serving to effect reversal, as of motion; capable of being reversed.
Reversing engine
,
a steam engine having a reversing gear by means of which it can be made to run in either direction at will.
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Reversing gear
(Mach.)
,
gear for reversing the direction of rotation at will.

Webster 1828 Edition


Reversing

REVERS'ING

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ppr.
Turning upside down; subverting; turning the contrary way; annulling.