• (a.) Acting or operating in two directions or with both motions; producing a twofold result; as, a double-acting engine or pump.
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Dou'ble-act`ing adjective Acting or operating in two directions or with both motions; producing a twofold result; as, a
double-acting engine or pump.
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(of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.) having pistons accomplishing work in both directions, fluid being admitted alternately to opposite ends of the cylinders. Cf. single-acting. · (of a hinge of a door or the like) permitting movement in either direction from the normal, or closed, position. · having twice the usual effectiveness, s...
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