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Hand-pump.


1. (Steam-engine.) A pump placed alongside the fire-box of a locomotive and [1058] 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.

Hand-punch.

Hand-saw.

Hand sewing-machine.

Hand-shears.

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