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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

pis′ton en′gine.

Mechanical Engineering, AutomotiveSee reciprocating engine.

1905–10

'piston engine' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

compound - opposed-piston engine - reciprocating engine - yoke

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