"corncob engine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: corncob engines [plural]
Etymology: From the pistons resembling a cob of corn. Head templates: {{en-noun}} corncob engine (plural corncob engines)
  1. (aviation, informal) An air-cooled multi-row radial piston aircraft engine Tags: informal Categories (topical): Aviation
    Sense id: en-corncob_engine-en-noun-R3ldaH5D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Inflected forms

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