oscillating engine

American  

noun

1. a steam engine having piston rods connected directly to the crankshaft and cylinders oscillating on trunnions.

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Etymology

Origin of oscillating engine

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

He had invented the trunk engine, and Murdoch had devised the oscillating engine and the ordinary slide-valve, and had made a model locomotive-engine, while Hornblower had introduced the compound engine.

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

Q.--Will you explain in detail the construction of the valve gearing, or such parts of it as are peculiar to the oscillating engine?

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

A.--In common with every other improvement, the oscillating engine, at the time of its introduction, encountered much opposition.

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

The side lever engine, however, and the oscillating engine, are the only kinds of paddle engines which have been received with wide or general favor.

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

Q.--Will you give an example of a geared vertical oscillating engine?

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