Hand-pump.
1. (
Steam-engine.) A pump placed alongside the fire-box of a locomotive and
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worked by a hand-lever, to feed the boiler when the engine has to stand with steam up. The Giffard injector obviates the necessity for a hand-pump, as it is always operative when steam is up. Hand-pumps are also arranged for other engines.
Small auxiliary boiler-feeding engines are used for the
Western rivers.
2. An ordinary small pump for domestic and other uses; as distinguished from a power pump.
See list under pump.
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Hand-punch. |
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Hand-saw. |
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Hand sewing-machine. |
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Hand-shears. |