Reciprocating

adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That moves back and forth or up and down. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of an engine type, that has one or more pistons that move back and forth or up and down. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of an other machine, whose mechanism relies on a back and forth or up and down motion. not-comparable
  4. 4
    Of a person or their actions, responding in kind. not-comparable

    "reciprocating behavior"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of reciprocate form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

See reciprocate § Etymology.

Etymology 2

See reciprocate § Etymology.

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