"opposed cylinder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: opposed cylinders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} opposed cylinder (plural opposed cylinders)
  1. (automotive) A type of engine cylinder, with two pistons, horizontally opposed with each other, and the combustion chamber sitting centrally between the two pistons. Categories (topical): Automotive Synonyms: OPOC [abbreviation] Derived forms: OPOC [abbreviation] Related terms: boxer engine
    Sense id: en-opposed_cylinder-en-noun-WENtc9TK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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