single-acting

American  

[sing-guhl-ak-ting] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈæk tɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.) having pistons accomplishing work only in one direction.

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single-acting British  

adjective

1. (of a reciprocating engine or pump) having a piston or pistons that are pressurized on one side only Compare double-acting

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Etymology

Origin of single-acting

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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single-acting

It consists of two single-acting cylinders, r s, receiving steam alternately from the same steam-pipe through a “four-way cock,” x, and exhausting into the atmosphere.

From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Thurston, Robert H.

In the single-acting engines the D valve is modified.

From Boys' Book of Model Boats by Yates, Raymond F. (Raymond Francis)

Q.--Will you explain the construction and action of the single-acting engine, used for draining mines?

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

This differs from the one just described chiefly in that it is single-acting, while the other is double-acting.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 799, April 25, 1891 by Various

The engine is single-acting, making only one power stroke per revolution.

From Things To Make by Williams, Archibald