reversing engine

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reversing engine - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Reversing \Re*vers"ing\, a.
     Serving to effect reversal, as of motion; capable of being
     reversed.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     Reversing engine, a steam engine having a reversing gear by
        means of which it can be made to run in either direction
        at will.
  
     Reversing gear (Mach.), gear for reversing the direction of
        rotation at will.
        [1913 Webster]