Beam engine
noun
an early type of steam engine, in which a pivoted beam is vibrated by a vertical steam cylinder at one end, so that it transmits motion to the workload, such as a pump, at the other end
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See under reach (def 27). to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore. to come to or arrive at in some course of progress, action, etc.: Your letter never reached me. to succeed in touching or seizing with an outstretched hand, a pole, etc.: to […]