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Having all the essential working parts connected by a bedplateor framework, or contained in a case, etc., so that mutual relationsof the parts do not depend upon fastening outside of the machineitself. Self-contained steam engine. (a) A steam engine having bothbearings for the crank shaft attached to the frame of the engine. (b)A steam engine and boiler combined and fastened together; a portablesteam engine.
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containing or having everything that is needed within itself:
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