oscillating engine

American  

noun

1. a steam engine having piston rods connected directly to the crankshaft and cylinders oscillating on trunnions.

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Etymology

Origin of oscillating engine

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Q.--Will you give an example of a paddle oscillating engine?

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

For smaller vessels, the oscillating engine with feathering paddle-wheels is still largely employed in Europe.

From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Thurston, Robert H.

A.--In common with every other improvement, the oscillating engine, at the time of its introduction, encountered much opposition.

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

Q.--Will you describe the structure of an oscillating engine as made by Messrs. Penn?

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

A.--In Messrs. Penn's 50 horse power oscillating engine, the diameter of the cylinder is 3 feet 4 inches, and the length of the stroke 3 feet.

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.