Definitions for: Direct-acting






Webster (1913) Definition: Di*rect"-act`ing, a. (Mach.)
Acting directly, as one part upon another, without the
intervention of other working parts.

Direct-acting steam engine, one in which motion is
transmitted to the crank without the intervention of a
beam or lever; -- also called {direct-action steam
engine}.

Direct-acting steam pump, one in which the steam piston rod
is directly connected with the pump rod; -- also called
direct-action steam pump.

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