walking beam

walk·ing beam

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Definition of walking beam words

noun walking beam an overhead oscillating lever, pivoted at the middle, for transmitting force from a vertical connecting rod below one end to a vertical connecting rod, pump rod, etc., below the other end. 1

before 1835

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An Americanism dating back to 1835-45

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