Definition of "reciprocating" in английский

verb

1. present participle and gerund of reciprocate

adjective

1. That moves back and forth or up and down.

2. (of engine types) That has one or more pistons that move back and forth or up and down.

3. (of other machines) Whose mechanism relies on a back and forth or up and down motion.

4. (of persons or their actions) Responding in kind.

   • reciprocating behavior