What does "piston engine" mean?

Any of several types of engine having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons, in which a crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down within cylinders; many internal combustion engines and many steam engines have such a mechanism.

Piston engine

Q: What is a synonym for "piston engine"?

Common synonyms include: engine, generator, internal combustion engine, motor, steam driven engine.

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Any of several types of engine having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons, in which a crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down within cylinders; many internal combustion engines and many steam engines have such a mechanism.

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engine generator internal combustion engine motor steam driven engine

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rotaries turbojet turbojets wankel

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