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reciprocate
verb
Alternate the direction of motion of
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ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt
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verb
Alternate the direction of motion of
“The engine reciprocates the propeller”
verb
Act, feel, or give mutually or in return
“We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!”
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The engine reciprocates the propeller
We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!
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