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reciprocating

UK
/rɪˈsɪprəkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

reciprocatinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈsɪprəkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/
The engine uses a reciprocating motion to generate power.
Двигатель использует возвратно-поступательное движение для генерации энергии.
Synonyms
mutual
interchangeable
corresponding
reciprocal
reciprocatingnoun
UK
/rɪˈsɪprəkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Used as a gerund denoting the act or process of reciprocating, usually uncountable.
reciprocateverb

reciprocating

Gerund

reciprocated
Past Simple
reciprocated
Past Participle
reciprocating
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt/
US
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/
He decided to reciprocate the favor by helping her with her project.
Он решил отплатить за услугу, помогая ей с её проектом.
The two countries agreed to reciprocate cultural exchanges.
Две страны договорились обмениваться культурными обменами.
отвечать взаимностью
She hoped he would reciprocate her feelings.
Она надеялась, что он ответит взаимностью на её чувства.
Synonyms
exchange
respond
counter
recompense
repay
return

Definitions

reciprocatinggerund / present participle
Characterized by a back-and-forth or up-and-down motion.
The reciprocating engine converts linear motion into rotational motion.
reciprocatingnoun
The act or process of moving back and forth or up and down in a reciprocating motion.
The smooth reciprocating of the piston is essential for engine efficiency.
reciprocateverb
To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one.
She was quick to reciprocate his kind gesture with a warm smile.
To give and receive mutually; to interchange.
The two companies agreed to reciprocate services to benefit both parties.
To move backward and forward in a straight line.
The machine parts reciprocate to perform the cutting action.
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