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/sing"geuhl ak"ting/, adj.(of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.) having pistons accomplishing work only in one direction. Cf. double-acting (def. 1).[1815-25]
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single-acting — /ˈsɪŋgəl æktɪŋ/ (say singguhl akting) adjective (of any reciprocating machine or implement) acting effectively in only one direction (distinguished from double acting) …
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