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Direct-acting Di`rect´-act`ing
a. | 1. | (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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