dead centre

Noun

Meaning

the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

dead center

Hypernyms

position spatial relation

Examples

The nozzle opening was closed by a pin valve lifted by the camshaft to initiate the fuel injection before top dead centre ( TDC ). Source: Internet

Starting at 1, the piston is at bottom dead centre and both valves are closed at the start of the compression stroke; the cylinder contains air at atmospheric pressure. Source: Internet

The timing is measured in degrees of crank angle of the piston before top dead centre. Source: Internet

This graveyard led to Glasnevin being known as "the dead centre of Dublin". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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