reciprocating
pronunciation
How to pronounce reciprocating in British English:
UK [rɪ'sɪprəkeɪtɪŋ]
How to pronounce reciprocating in American English:
US [rɪ'sɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- moving alternately backward and forward
Word Origin
- reciprocating (adj.)
- "moving back and forth," 1690s, present participle adjective from reciprocate (v.). Specifically of machines by 1822.
Example
- 1. Some electric razors have reciprocating heads .
- 2. Reciprocating foreign clients to shanghai futures company reimbursed expenses .
- 3. Particular requirements for battery-operated reciprocating saws .
- 4. Reciprocating , saber saws and other similar tools .
- 5. Reciprocating the strings can improve the chances of a good cement job in casing or liners .