| 单词 | cornish engine |
| 释义 | > as lemmasCornish engine Cornish engine n. a form of single-acting condensing steam-engine, used for pumping up water, first used in Cornwall. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > steam engine > [noun] > types of fire waterwork1663 steam-wheel1797 Cornish engine1840 beam-engine1844 machine-whim1848 screw engine1852 donkey-engine1858 quadruple expansion1861 tandem engine1878 uniflow1971 1840–56 S. C. Brees Gloss. Civil Engin. Cornish Engine, a single acting beam engine, employed in raising water from mines..The steam..is used for the down stroke only, and raises an immense weight fastened to the pump rod at the end of the beam. < as lemmas |
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