reciprocating
rɪˈsɪprəkeɪtɪŋ
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Definition of reciprocating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
motionmoving back and forth or up and down
  • The reciprocating saw cuts through wood easily.
alternating oscillating swinging
2.
engineTECH.having pistons that move back and forthTECH.
  • The reciprocating engine powers the old train.
alternating oscillating
3.
actionsRareresponding in kindRare
  • Her reciprocating actions showed her appreciation.
mutual reciprocal responsive
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Expressions with reciprocating

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engine with pistons moving back and forth in cylinders
The car uses a reciprocating engine for power.
repeated straight back-and-forth movement, often produced from turning motion in machines
The piston moves in reciprocating motion inside the engine cylinder.
mechanical device that compresses gas using pistons moving back and forth
The plant installed a new reciprocating compressor to boost natural gas pressure.
machine that moves liquid using a repeated back-and-forth motion
The engineer installed a reciprocating pump to increase water pressure in the system.
power saw with a back-and-forth blade motion
He used a reciprocating saw to cut the metal pipe.

Origin of reciprocating

Latin, reciprocus (alternating)

Terms with reciprocating included in their meaning

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tools
power tool with a reciprocating blade for cutting
mechanics
reciprocating engine using exhaust gases in a turbine
sewing
reciprocating bar holding a sewing machine needle
tool
portable power saw with a reciprocating blade
machinery
reciprocating machine tool for cutting and shaping materials
tools
hand-operated reciprocating pump for various uses

Examples of reciprocating in a sentence

  • He admired the reciprocating motion of the machine.
  • The reciprocating motion was crucial for the machine's function.
  • Engineers studied the reciprocating parts for improvements.
  • His reciprocating gestures made her feel valued.
  • The reciprocating kindness strengthened their friendship.

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  1. French:alternatif, à pistons, ...
  2. German:hin- und hergehend, kolbengetrieben, ...
  3. Italian:alternativo, a pistoni, ...
  4. Spanish:alternativo, correspondiente, ...
  5. Portuguese:alternativo, reciprocante, ...
  6. Chinese:往复的, 往复式的, ...
  7. Japanese:往復運動の, 往復動の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرَدُّدِي, تَرْدادِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְנַדְנֵד, בּוּכְנָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:возвратно-поступательный, поршневой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зворотно-поступальний, поршневий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रत्यागामी, रिसिप्रोकेटिंग, ...
reciprocate
rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt

Definition of reciprocate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
emotionintr.feel the same way in response to feelingsintr.
  • He hoped she would reciprocate his love.
match return
2.
exchangetr./intr.give something in response to a received actiontr./intr.
  • She reciprocated his kindness with a warm smile.
repay return
3.
motionintr.TECH.move back and forth repeatedlyintr.TECH.
  • The engine parts reciprocate to power the machine.
oscillate sway
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Origin of reciprocate

Latin, reciprocus (returning)

Examples of reciprocate in a sentence

  • I was surprised when he reciprocated my feelings of friendship.
  • He didn't reciprocate her feelings.
  • They agreed to reciprocate the favor.
  • The saw blade will reciprocate during operation.
  • The piston begins to reciprocate as the engine starts.

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  1. French:réciproquer, rendre, ...
  2. German:erwidern, vergelten, ...
  3. Italian:ricambiare, oscillare, ...
  4. Spanish:corresponder, devolver el gesto, ...
  5. Portuguese:retribuir, oscilar, ...
  6. Chinese:回报, 往复运动, ...
  7. Japanese:応える, 報いる, ...
  8. Arabic:بادَلَ, رَدَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִגְמוֹל, לְהַדְהֵד, ...
  10. Russian:ответить взаимностью, ответить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відповісти взаємністю, відповісти, ...
  12. Hindi:उसी तरह प्रेम करना, प्रतिदान करना, ...

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