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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Reversing \Re*vers"ing\, a.
   Serving to effect reversal, as of motion; capable of being
   reversed.
   [1913 Webster]

   Reversing engine, a steam engine having a reversing gear by
      means of which it can be made to run in either direction
      at will.

   Reversing gear (Mach.), gear for reversing the direction of
      rotation at will.
      [1913 Webster]