water engine
Historically, 'water engines' were crucial in harnessing water power for various applications before the advent of modern engines.
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Definition
C2Historical Technology
(archaic, technical)A device that uses water pressure to perform mechanical work, often resembling early steam engines with pistons and valves.
Example
- The 19th-century water engine was essential for powering machinery before widespread electrification.
C2Firefighting
(archaic)An early machine designed to pump water for extinguishing fires.
Example
- Before modern fire trucks, a water engine was used to fight fires in urban areas.
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