reciprocating

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   present participle and gerund of reciprocate

2. 2

   That moves back and forth or up and down.

3. 3

   Of an engine type, that has one or more pistons that move back and forth or up and down.

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   1. 4

      Of an other machine, whose mechanism relies on a back and forth or up and down motion.

   2. 5

      Of a person or their actions, responding in kind.

      • reciprocating behavior

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