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Definition of Rotary engine
1. Noun. An internal-combustion engine in which power is transmitted directly to rotating components.
Generic synonyms: Ice, Internal-combustion Engine
Specialized synonyms: Turbine, Epitrochoidal Engine, Wankel Engine, Wankel Rotary Engine
Specialized synonyms: Turbine, Epitrochoidal Engine, Wankel Engine, Wankel Rotary Engine
2. Noun. An internal-combustion engine having cylinders arranged radially around a central crankcase.
Definition of Rotary engine
1. Noun. any of several types of internal combustion engine in which the power output is directly rotational ¹
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