walking beam
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of walking beam
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Near Manhattan's 37th St., in the "Old Tenderloin," he studied under Ablaba, a honkytonk pianist with a "left hand like a walking beam."
From Time Magazine Archive
Our boat was a side wheel steamer with a walking beam.
From A Child of the Sea; and Life Among the Mormons by Williams, Elizabeth Whitney
The contrast between the two steamers was most noticeable, the Rothesay with high walking beam engine and broad skimming dish appearance, with the sea-going ability, and double red funnels of the Chicora.
From A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River by Cumberland, Barlow
Being a staunchily built wooden boat with double "walking beam" engines, working independently, one on each wheel, she always got herself off with little trouble or damage.
From A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River by Cumberland, Barlow
Her walking beam was shot away, and great gaps appeared in her sides.
From Cruise and Captures of the Alabama by Goodrich, Albert M.
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