: an oscillating lever that pivots on a central axis and serves for transmitting power in such a way as to produce a reciprocating or reversible motion
called also working beam
-ed/-ing/-s
West, of a horse
: to leap in bucking so as to land alternately on front and hind feet
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“Walking beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20beam. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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