working beam
Mechanics (now chiefly historical )
noun
A pivoted beam in a steam engine or similar mechanism, which transmits motion from a piston to a crank or wheel.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Desaguliers (1683–1744), natural philosopher and engineer.
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