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Meanings of work like piston in English

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Usage of work like piston in English
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Jehar acted it out, eyes staring, mouth open, arms working like pistons.
Land of marvels
2
He was puffing like a locomotive and his arms were working like pistons.
The Boy Allies at Verdun; Or, Saving France from the Enemy
3
Hagen's fists worked like pistons as he beat at Odin's face.
Hunters Out of Space
4
Bert's legs worked like piston rods, but to no avail.
Bert Wilson in the Rockies
5
Gert's straight left and right were working like pistons into a face that was moving relentlessly forward.
The power of one
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His hands began to work like pistons.
White Hunter, Black Heart
7
I was sent spinning across the ring, my legs working like pistons to keep me on my feet.
The power of one
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As he rode up and down, his short legs working like piston-rods gone mad, pedestrians would scatter in terror.
Half Portions
9
As the stranger dashed toward them, head hanging and arms working like pistons, the three friends suddenly broke into a loud laugh.
The Boy Allies in the Trenches; Or, Midst Shot and Shell Along t...
10
Time after time he struggled free from them and with arms working like piston-rods for a while he kept them at a distance.
The Master Mystery
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Their faces contorted with rage, they struck at him, Dave's arms working like piston rods in his efforts to ward off their blows.
Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service; or, With Dan Dalzell on Eu...
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"Coming!" I leaned forward, butting with my head, both doubled fists working like pistons to clear a way to my companions.
The Infra-Medians