Reversing

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:40:57

Re*vers"ing, a.

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. -- Reversing gear Mach., gear for reversing the direction of rotation at will.

 

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