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 ]
[しゅきゃくてんとう, shukyakutentou] (n, vs) reversing the order of (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; the tables being turned; mistaking the insignificant for the essential
[しゅかくてんとう, shukakutentou] (n, vs) reversing the order of (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; the tables being turned; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; mistaking the means for the end
[しゅきゃくてんとう, shukyakutentou] (n, vs) reversing the order of (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; the tables being turned; mistaking the insignificant for the essential